Word to consider... Sin

Sin - OT - an offense (that which causes harm, upset, anger) , NT - miss the mark, not share in the prize, err... sin - for your faults, offend, trespass....

For most sin is a dreaded word that at times is used as a mallet to hammer people. In our lack of understanding we not only inaccurately beat ourselves but others. Therefore, let’s look at what sin actually is. It is... the course of action that we do that misses the mark. The mark being Christ and salvation. Because salvation in Christ is our ultimate prize/goal.

Let’s think of a goal. You are aiming to achieve a goal, you have markers along the way and you miss your mark. Simply, that’s sin. It’s missing the mark. If our understanding is enlightened we repent (change) and realign ourselves to make the goal.

In light of understanding sin, we understand when our Lord was asked how many times shall I forgive my brother that sins against me? For our brothers miss the mark  just like us. Jesus said, “every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men.” Paul said we have not strived against sin to blood shed as our Lord did.

Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind regarding sin with truth and be strong. Continue on with the goal of salvation in Christ Jesus!

**Of course He said blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven which is another teaching.

 

OT - Old testament

NT -New testament