Last week, we addressed the issue of Sin and Evil. Where does it come from? What should we do with it? This week, we are kind of looking at the same issue but from the other side. What does God really want from us. I would contend that God wants something from us that we often are unwilling to give. God wants our obedience.
As we examine obedience, there is an often overlooked problem with the way we treat sin. There are several obviously wrong ways to deal with sin. Ignoring it is an obviously wrong way to deal with it. Making excuses is an obviously wrong way to deal with it. Embracing sin is obviously wrong as well. At least, we should recognize these as obviously wrong ways to deal with sin. It seems as though we live in a culture that is becoming more and more comfortable with addressing sin in these ways. But, there is at least one subtly wrong way to deal with sin. It is a trap that we often fall into as Christians. That trap is one of asking the wrong question.
We often think of fine lines separating righteousness and sin. But, the bible paints a different picture. The Bible uses the word repent, which literally means “turn around”. Basically, the Bible presents it in this manner. You are either heading toward God and leaving sin behind; or you are heading toward sin and leaving God behind.
I urge you to start asking the right question.