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Subject: Sin is about a broken relationship.... |
Bible Note: Hi inheavenseyes, I think that we should take note that your author says, "Sin is not just merely on Behavior but its on Relationship." That is how you expressed his point. I think that he would not deny the importance of good behavior; especially if we are expecting to bear fruit for God. Sin is "not merely" based on behavior. It is based on our thoughts, attitudes, and our hearts; all of which God knows. And the relationship we have with God is based on grace through faith, and through Jesus Christ. But we are still expected to walk as His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. Ephesians 2. It is the Law that convicts us, along with all the rest, that we have a need of the Savior. The world still needs the Law to bring them to Christ. We as believers know that we can't keep the Law, plus we know that we can't come close to following the additional ideas that Jesus put forth concerning thoughts and attitudes. But we need to see the great differences between God and us and the Law does that. Don't presume that God will give you His grace and mercy no matter what you do. You can not force your way into the kingdom of God. Luke 16:16, "The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John; since then the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it. But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one stroke of a letter of the Law to fail." Having said that, we can be on our guard. Luke 17:3, "Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him." But as far as the relationship with God is concerned we read on in Luke 17 that God was in their midst. And Jesus came and stood in their midst. They were glorifying God and falling at His feet. We come to the Father through Him. From the heart, Ray |