The issue is at least partially how one chooses to define sin. In various places we are told that sin is the transgression of the law, that whatever is not of faith is sin, and so on. The Greek word for sin is (hamartia). At its most basic, this word means to miss the mark.
Over the course of my life, I discovered that when I was thinking of sinning, thoughts came up saying things like “you’ll feel better about yourself if you don’t go through with this.” I also found that while I was sinning, thoughts of Christ living in me would often come to mind. Almost always after I carried out my sinful plan, I felt unsettled in a way that wasn’t really guilt. It was more like heartbreak or disappointment in myself.
Don’t be Sin Conscious A friend of mine once said that if someone asked him whether he still sinned he’d answer, “I don’t know; I haven’t been paying attention.” To most Christians that response would sound irresponsible, even crass, but I want to encourage you to consider it carefully. The Law says, “Do good, get…
Bad Behavior Sometimes, maybe even often, we may find ourselves behaving in ways we wish we didn’t. Ways that are inconsistent with who we are in Christ. When that happens, run to Papa. He has provided grace for you. He commanded light to shine out of darkness and He shines in our hearts. We have…
