When I played football with my friends in the backyard, a catch was rarely debated. We knew what it looked like. But then, adults got involved. And as an adult myself now, I can tell you we ruin everything.
The NFL has instant replay, tons of rules, and unending debate about what qualifies as a catch.
Is this catch?
(Dude on the left, and the refs, both agreed it was!)
In spite of several rule clarifications and even HD instant replay, there are still many instances where the catch is debatable.
And in an a world of ambiguity, I'm thankful God is very clear when it comes to sin.
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
God makes it clear that everyone is a sinner. And then He leaves no confusion as to what sin is.
The greek word for sin, hamartia, literally means "to miss the mark." Sin is every time we miss the mark of God's holiness.
Are you falling short of God's holiness in some area of your life? You can argue that the rules are unclear or unfair, but the reality is you want to live your life your own way. That's something we all struggle with!
So don't pretend God isn't fair or doesn't care. He has set a standard of holiness to bless our lives! And if you're missing the mark in any area, simply repent and plan with God in prayer for how you will work to avoid those shortcomings when temptation comes around again.
We are all sinners true, but how do we know if we sinned if we don't know what the rules are, and how do we ask for forgiveness if we don't know we have fouled.
ReplyDeleteGreat questions. First of all, God has given us His Word in order that we would know what sin is. So if someone is ignorant of His Word, it will make it harder for them to live in obedience to what He wants from them. If we have an awareness that we're sinners, the obvious next question is what to do about it? Romans 6:23 makes it clear we need to accept the gift of God's Son, Jesus. And Romans 10:9-10 tell us that it comes by heart belief and life confession.
ReplyDeleteGreat questions. First of all, God has given us His Word in order that we would know what sin is. So if someone is ignorant of His Word, it will make it harder for them to live in obedience to what He wants from them. If we have an awareness that we're sinners, the obvious next question is what to do about it? Romans 6:23 makes it clear we need to accept the gift of God's Son, Jesus. And Romans 10:9-10 tell us that it comes by heart belief and life confession.
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