God’s Word is living and active with respect to sin. Why is sin important and why should it be dealt with? The prophet Isaiah wrote that “our sins have separated us from God” (Isaiah 59:2). This fact should not be minimized. Separation from God in this life means that we do not receive His blessings, especially in time of need. Separation from God for eternity means that our spirits will exist in a lake of fire (Revelation 20:15). Do we really want that? What is sin? Merriam-Webster’s definition of sin is, “transgression of the law of God.”[1] The apostle John wrote, “Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness” (1 John 3:4). Do we really know what sin is today? How can we claim we know what is sin if we do not know what the law is in the Word of God? A certainly relevant question is, “What kind of morality can we expect in our society if we do not know God’s Word?” Our judicial system is based on a set of laws and regulations, but who determines what those laws are? What are those laws based on? A District Attorney’s interpretation? Surely, there should be one standard that can be applied consistently across our society. However, this is the dilemma we face when some newly elected officials determine for themselves what type of actions will be prosecuted. However, God’s Word is the standard that should be used to understand sin and its effect on people.

[1] “Merriam-Webster Since 1828,” Merriam-Webster, accessed January 18, 2021, https://www.merriam-webster.com/.