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The Reality of Sin

There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation; there is no health in my bones because of my sin.
Psalm 38:3

No soundness. No health. That is the reality of sin. Sin enslaves us. Sin lies to us. Sin ultimately destroys us. In our flesh, there is absolutely no way around it. After a life of sin, at the end of the day, we receive our payment in full: death. It's wages are deserved, just, final.

But God...

Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
Romans 7:24, 25a

There is hope! Jesus has come down from on high. His light shines in the darkness and guides our steps. He took on the sin of the world so that we might be the righteousness of God! The significance of this cannot be put into words. But we must try and comprehend how great the sacrifice of our Lord!

We must never reduce the redemptive work of the Cross. We must always seek to amplify it because we can never fully understand its significance. Only then are we making our calling and election sure. Only then do we affirm that we believe Christ lives and reigns. Only then do we acknowledge our COMPLETE need of a divine rebirth. Only then do we understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I dare you to consider this truth. I guarantee one thing. If you grasp this truth, there is no looking back. You will be passionately pursuing Jesus Christ the rest of your life.

Join me.

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