The Bible says, “Sin is the transgression of the law” (I John 3:4). Any command by God that is not obeyed perfectly would be defined as sin, correct? In 1 Jn 5:17, apostle John states, “All unrighteousness is sin”. Does that mean we have to be perfectly righteous to not sin any longer? Paul states, “for whatsoever is not of faith is sin” in Rom. 14:23; wouldn’t that include everything we do even our consciences and omissions, James 4:17; “Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.” James writes, "For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body" (James 3:2).
Jesus walked this earth sinless. He is our example. Does that mean we can walk this earth sinless? Thought comes to mind that Jesus had an advantage over us; He was/is as God, "First" so the answer is "NO." Lets me off the hook, huh? Nah..it really doesn't because all that answer says is, "it's a easy way out of responsibility." "All things are possible with God" plus, we are made in His image. AND....IT WOULD TAKE TOTAL COMMITMENT.
We all have blamed others and avoided the responsibility of being responsible for our actions. I believe when the scripture states, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” Romans 12.2, it is an example of the walk of Jesus. Although Jesus walked this earth, He “Spiritually lived in another world and was disconnected from this world in such a way that we all should strive to be so the disposition that ruled Jesus will rule us. Enlighten me.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
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