What Is Sin?

 

What Is Sin?

 

No one can read the Bible very much without realizing that a great deal of attention is given to the subject of sin, its cause and cure.  We often think of sin in connection with crime and murder.  But sin in the Bible refers to anything short of God's perfection.  In Romans 3:23 we read, "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."  The "glory of God" includes the thought of absolute perfection.  Sin is therefore falling short of the mark. All men are guilty of this.  Sin is also spoken of in the Bible in the following ways:

1. Breaking the law of God.  Romans 5:13 
2. Rebellion against God, or lawlessness. I John 3:4
3. Moral Impurity Psalm 32:5
4. Evil thoughts are sinful, as well as evil deeds Matthews 5:23

Sin is what keeps us away from God, but thank God for Jesus Christ who died for our sins and transgressions.  Who made away for us to come back to God and have a relationship with Him.

 

 

 

 

Source: What Christians Believe