The Insidious Nature of Sin

Mildew isn't just ugly, over time it has the power to destroy chalking and grout. The power of mildew has forced me to rip out our shower in our master bath.  Some of you have been in the same boat.

As we bring to a close this first week of Advent and our preparations for Christmas, we address the issue of the insidious nature of sin; sin that acts much like mold. Different heroes of the faith were caught in sin's devious nature.

Abraham pawns his wife off as his sister to save his life.

Samson recklessly exposes the source of his strength.

David lusts after Bathsheba and, not only commits adultery, but murders her husband.

"I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the iniquity of my sin." Psalm 32:5 English Standard Version 

David found that the best way to deal with the insidious nature of sin was to confess it. He does not cover up the fact that he has sinned or make excuses for it. He acknowledged his sin and received God's gracious gift of forgiveness.

This is the only way for us to deal with sin. The resolution to sin's work in our lives is not found on a therapist's couch but in a nail marked cross.

Like mold infecting grout, if we ignore sin's reality, our lives will crumble, but turning to the cross, to the Person who was crucified for us, we find our sin removed and our lives restored.  

God has dealt with the insidious nature of sin...and defeated it for us.

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