For That All Have Sinned!

"Sin is a plague, yea, the greatest and most infectious plague in the world; and yet, ah! how few are there that tremble at it, that keep at a distance from it!"  - Thomas Brooks (1608–1680)

Is it possible that a single action, by an individual could cause devastating worldwide damage? In the case of sin, it is! Scripture tells us that, "by one man sin entered into the world." Romans 5:12 (KJV)

Sin is the transgression of the law. And the one man held responsible for its introduction into the world is Adam. He committed a violation of the trust that was bestowed upon himself from God. 1 John 3:4-6 (KJV)

However, Adam was not the mastermind of sin. Satan was the instigator of the transgression that led up to the actual act. Quickened by his intense dislike for God, Satan became the tempter, that he might usher sin into the world.

We, too, are aware that the transgression performed by our first parents (Adam and Eve) had an immense impact on humanity. The affect of their potent offense is manifested in some of the associated sins listed below.

For example: (1) unbelief, in that they ignored God's instructions and the penalties that were; (2) ambition, in that they wanted to be like God, and be able to distinguish right from wrong; (3) carnality, because they wished to satisfy sheer, animal desires; and (4) ungratefulness, in that they rebelled against God who had provided them with all that was good.

Thus, was the dispersal of sin triggered. And though theirs was the "original sin," we all pay the price by being "born into sin," and must carry this original sin within us (Isaiah 48:8).

To make matters worse, the penalty of death was imposed on all mankind because of this horrendous infraction (Genesis 2:16-17; Genesis 3:17, 19). Besides physical death, spiritual and eternal death were included, as well.

But all is not lost! As sin was brought into this world by the action of one man, "so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people" (Romans 5:18; John 3:16). 

This came by the grace and mercy of God, and the free gift of righteousness and salvation, through Jesus Christ, the man (Romans 5:19). Sadly, some still choose to live under the authority of sin and death. Even so, Christ will never turn anyone away who is willing to come to him (John 6:37).

Scripture: Genesis 2:17; Psalm 53:3; Psalm 14:2-3; Romans 3:23; Ecclesiastes 7:29

Prayer: Lord, I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. I pray for Your help and forgiveness. Amen  - Romans 7:18-19

Grace and peace,

Alexis