Sin!

‘Ignorance is not innocence, but sin.’

John 8:33-36, They answered, ‘We are descended from Abraham and we have never been the slaves of anyone; what do you mean, “You will never be made free.” Jesus replied: ‘I tell you most solemnly, everyone who commits sin is a slave. Now the slave’s place in the house is not assured, but the son’s place is assured. So, if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.

Writing about Sin is quite uncomfortable, but it’s something that needs to be written and shared.

Who and what saves us from sin? Jesus will save us, remember God, gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost. John 3:16, and to all who accept him believe in the name of him, are given power to be children of God’s. John 1:12. We can overcomplicate sin, if we allow it to be complicated. Sin is a matter of individual choice. I want to share the following quote:

            “First we practice sin, then defend it, then boast of it.”

                                                 Author Unknown

Let us be honest, we have all practiced sin or been a slave to sin, but thanks be to God, we have submitted to the creed we were all taught. Romans 6:18, You may have been freed from the slavery of sin, but only to become ‘slaves’ of righteousness.

For example: Have you ever met someone and known, that they were the one, even though you are married with children? Did it feel like they were meant to be your best friend? Or maybe it was only supposed to be a committed reckless, love, passionate, intimate love affair. Were your hearts on fire for each other, that you both were tempted? If we are tempted and give into it, then it becomes sin. What stops us from giving in? Is it clearing our throat, a shake of the head to say no, is it fear, feeling vulnerable, our morals, our relationship with God? James1:14-15, Everyone who is tempted is attracted and seduced by his own wrong desire. Then the desire conceives and gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it too has a child, and the child is death.

In life or if you live a Christian life, temptation comes through three ways: The world, the flesh, and the Devil.

For so long I defended my sin and I was boasting how it wasn’t my fault and placed all the blame on the other person. It wasn’t until the end of last year, I was honest and stopped being defensive and took on some of the blame and admitted that my heart was as much involved as the other person’s. At times, I don’t feel free from it because it’s a memory that lives in my mind as well as my heart. What helps though is distance and silence not ignorance though, only silence and peace remain between us and our mission to work for God and with God.

Micah 7:19 Once more have pity on us, tread down our faults, to the bottom of the sea throw all our sins.

That is why in this week’s readings and Gospel, Jesus is really making  statements: I will deliver the souls of the needy, from the hands of evil men, Jesus Christ, came to so many as an abundant free gift, do not be afraid of those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Basically saying; declare that you are for me, denounce! denounce! and come back to me with all your soul.

How do we become free from sin? First, ask Jesus to come into your life, to forgive you and to set you free. Secondly, love God more than your sin. If I had to choose between God and my temptation, I would always choose God and focus on good work that must be done. Thirdly, read the word of God, the power of God’s words awakens our minds, hearts and souls.  

Women of Faith and Hope remember our souls that can be fierce, our hearts that are brave and our minds that are strong. Let us not be afraid of the fire, instead Women of Faith and Hope, let us simply become fire and be bright flames for all to see.

‘First, we practice righteousness, then we defend the righteous and boast of God’s saving Grace.’

Written by Katie Robinson

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