In this world of rampant and growing immorality, people continually look toward other people to determine truth, reality, and morality. They have forgotten that all moral laws and precepts come from God. Consequently, with few exceptions, people are hardwired to understand that it is not appropriate to steal, murder, perform unnatural acts, and commit adultery – to name a few. Now, sociopaths and others with mental disorders are incapable of understanding these concepts, but most people can and do understand. So, for those of you that understand right from wrong, I’m going to share 6 Reasons That Sin is Still Sin.
Definitions
The English word “sin” is translated from the Greek word hamartano, which literally means, “to miss the mark”, while the Hebrew word is shagag: to go astray, commit transgression or error. Biblical Definition: Sin, is anything that is unacceptable to the God clearly depicted within the pages of the Holy Bible. The one and only God. It is what angers God, disrespects God, offends God, goes against God’s will or causes an offense to others in violation of Biblical principles. Sin is what separates humanity from God.
6 Reasons That Sin is Still Sin
God’s position on what is offensive to Him has never changed and will never change.
God remains unchangeable throughout eternity, so if it was considered by God to be a sin 4,000 years ago, it is still a sin today, tomorrow, and forever. Malachi 3:6 says, “For I am the Lord, I change not;” and Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
Sin separates people from God.
God is completely holy, in other words, whole, entire or perfect, morally perfect. Isaiah 59:2 says, “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.”
Sin violates the laws and precepts of God.
His unchangeable laws and precepts are clearly defined in the Holy Bible. “Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.” Proverbs 14:9
Sin turns man into enemies of God.
The people of the world love sin in its many forms, and this makes them enemies of God. “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” James 4:4
Sin ruins the witness of the people of God.
If others see us sin then they see us as nothing special or different than themselves. We are to differentiate ourselves from others by rejecting sin. 1 Peter 2:9 says, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;”
The original sin, as well as our continued sin, separates us from God resulting in the necessity of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
As stated in this most quoted scripture, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
What Can We Conclude from These 6 Reasons That Sin is Still Sin?
We have a perfect and holy God that never changes or changes his mind about sin. The original sin causes a cascade effect that separates us from God. Therefore, the only way to get back into God’s good graces is to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior. Then in our undying gratitude, we obey the laws and precepts of Biblical scripture as a form of worship. Specifically, because sin separates us from God. Even if we are saved by grace through our faith. Sin always puts a barrier of disobedience, disrespect, and disregard between us and God. So, to break down that barrier we must attempt to not sin and reject living in perpetual sins, like homosexuality, covetousness or unrighteous pride. Sin is still sin even if the world chooses to redefine sin. The Bible is clear – According to the one true, perfect, and holy God, sin is still sin.
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