Sorry for the late post, the farmer's tractor cut my internet service and it has taken a while for the company to repair it. I pray that Mothers Day was a blessing for everyone. Our scripture reading was Proverbs 6:16-19. We talked about the seven deadly sins, as most people call them. Haughty Eyes, A Lying Tongue, Murder, A Wicked Heart, Quickness To Run To Evil, False Witness Who Pours Out Lies, and One Who Stirs Dissension Among Brothers. Pope Gregory the Great in the 6th century listed the seven deadly sins as, Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger, Greed, and Sloth. One of the largest misconceptions is that God will not forgive these sin's. Not true, God will forgive all sins if you except Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. Another misconception is that these are the only seven "deadly" sins. Once again I say No, ALL sin is deadly (Romans 6:23). The "seven deadly sins" were used by the early Christian Church to educate and instruct followers concerning man's tendency to sin. We do find in scripture one sin that God will not forgive and that is the "continued unbelief". This is because it rejects the only means to obtain forgiveness (Jesus Christ and His death on the cross) we find this in Matthew 26:28, Acts 10:42, and Ephesians 1:7. The important part of the "seven deadly sins" is that nearly every kind of sin can be placed under one of the seven categories.
What is sin? 1) A transgression of a religious or moral law 2) A condition of estrangement from God resulting from such disobedience 3) something regarded as being shameful, deplorable, or utterly wrong (The Free Dictionary.com). How does scripture define sin? Transgression of the Law of God (1 John 3:4) and Rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7 & Joshua 1:18).
Sin began with Lucifer (Isaiah 14:12-15). He wanted to be like God. When he was cast to earth he brought sin to the world and the human race. Genesis 3 tells us of the fall of man and Satan's ploy to get man to disobey God. "You shall be like God". Since that day man has inherited Adams sin and it has been passed down to all generations (Romans 5:12) and as a result of sin we die (Romans 6:23).
There are three types of sin. 1) Inherited Sin, we inherited our sinful nature from Adam. King David commented on our inherited sin (Psalm 51:5) "Surely I was sinful at birth,sinful from the time my mother conceived me.". 2) Imputed Sin, The Greek word means "to take something that belongs to someone and credit it to another's account". After Moses was given the Law, sins committed in violation of the law were "imputed" (accounted) to them (Romans 5:13). The penalty before the law was still death (Romans 5:14) so after we were given the Law we were subject to death because of Inherited and Imputed sin. 3) Personal Sin, Committed everyday by everyone. Because of Inherited sin we commit Personal Sin. From telling that "little white lie" to murder. If you have not accepted Jesus Christ you will pay for your Personal sins as well as Inherited and Imputed sins, and that is a Spiritual death in Hell separated from God for eternity. Believers have been freed from the eternal penalties of sin and we have the power to resist Personal sin (Romans 8:9-11). The Holy Spirit sanctifies and convicts us when we do sin but we must seek His forgiveness (1 John 1:9).
God imputed our sins on Jesus Christ, so that we may have eternal life with Him. He bore the sins of the world, a sinless man (because of His virgin birth) He was the atoning sacrifice for all our sins. (1 John 2:2).
Three times condemned to death. Not just a physical death but eternal death (Revelation 20:11-15). Praise God for His son Jesus Christ "We have redemption through His blood, forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of God's grace" (Ephesians 1:7). Are you cleansed with the blood of Jesus Christ?
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