Sin
by Pastor Aloysius C.Ohanebo
The above statement of the Lord to the formerly impotent man is compelling us today to stop and think seriously. The subject of sin is a major one. It is the height of foolishness, self-deceit and destruction for any person not to take the issue seriously. If sin can bring a worse condition than a 38 year old paralytic condition, then it is superfluous to say that the issue is a serious one. In fact sin determines man’s state and standing with God now and in eternity. Therefore no real person can afford to toy with the issue.
1. SIN DEFINED
SIN is the express transgression of the law, that is, anything said or done which goes against God’s written, spoken or acted Word (Hebrews 2:2; 1 John 3:4). All manner of unrighteousness is sin (1 John 5:17) – vain talk (Proverbs 10:19); contempt for others (Proverbs 14:21); foolish thoughts (Proverbs 24:9); unbelief (Romans 14:23); neglect of opportunity (James 4:17); all works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). Sin is primarily against God and secondarily against fellow man (Exodus. 32:33; 1 Corinthians. 8:12).