Sin is a point often overlooked and destroys the spirit of men. As the world’s evilness continues to unfold, it highlights God’s truth. This reality started in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). From, that day forward, humanity struggles with good and evil.

In these trying times, we face sin’s destructive power. Yes, behind the violence is Satan’s plan to destroy man’s relationship with Christ. Evildoers recruited by the devil ensures his scheme to sever man’s ties with God.

It’s hard to accept sin because it shows the evil side of our existence. And the moment original sin entered the equation, humanity’s relationship with God fractured.

Remember, God created man in His image and deemed it good (Genesis 1:31). But Lucifer convinced Eve she wouldn’t die from disobeying God giving birth to sin (Genesis 3:4).

Old Testament Accounts

In the Old Testament several accounts reference man’s inequity. One of the severest times came during Noah’s existence. In fact, wickedness overtook the world and as the result of this evil, God eradicated sin by flooding the earth (Genesis 6:5-6). The Lord wiped out humanity but spared Noah and his family.

And when Moses returned with God’s commandments, it angered him because sin engulfed the Israelites. They caved into temptation and worshiped a golden calf (Exodus 32).

Those are but two recorded details of sin before God delivered Christ as His New Covenant.

New Testament Truths

But the most offensive transgression toward God is blasphemy (Matthew 12:31-32) and the New Testament fills itself with evidence supporting this violation. Christ often showed the Pharisees their hatred for God. Jesus pointed out their misrepresentation of God’s law by creating unrealistic traditions to enhance one’s union with God (Matthew 23 4).

Other sins during Christ’s existence on earth included judging others, hating enemies, and divorce (Matthew 5).

Apostle Paul clarified sin by leaving us this truth.

Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21                  

Paul’s powerful knowledge of how inequity produces evilness shows us the reason for repentance.

I think you’ll agree with me when I say God’s incredible forgiveness for sin is awesome.

How do I know?

From my relationship with Christ.

Yes, it’s in Christ I find the truth about sin. His wisdom through the Holy Spirit teaches me the reason transgression opposes God.

In my darkness, before the Lord saved me, sin ruled my heart. In fact, alcoholism consumed my being. My soul filled with resentment, bitterness, and self-hatred. I couldn’t love others because forgiving others stayed elusive. And agnosticism blinded me from God’s light.

Christ Forgives Sin

I’m sure you’re with me on this one, God loves humanity and gave Christ the power to save sinners (Matthew 9:13). This is important because without Jesus the door to salvation stays shut (John 14:6).

For this reason, our Father sacrificed His Son Christ Jesus to show the world He forgives sinners (Matthew 26:28). Amazing, isn’t it?

Make no mistake about this my friend, trusting Christ pleases God. And the best part of salvation is receiving the Holy Spirit. It’s in the Spirit of Truth we know Jesus. This ensures our consciousness with God sparing us from eternal condemnation.

As shown above we see sin’s fruitless works. For it’s in our suffering from sin that God graces us with Christ. And once we accept Jesus, breaks our bondage with inequity.

What are your thoughts on sin?