Subject: WAS MY IMPORTANT DIVORCE A SIN |
Bible Note: Dear Theo, thank you for your comments. I do indeed try to think through my posts. (Thank you for the compliments, too.) If you look back at my last post, you will notice that I did not call myself a sinner. I have been, in the past, a great sinner. I still fall short (sin) regularly. However, I do not generally use the epithet "sinner." I am not defined by what I do, but rather by Who created me. On the other hand, Paul states (1 Timothy 1:15) "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief." If the Apostle Paul could call himself the chiefest of sinners (the word "am" is present tense), then if I did call myself a sinner, I would be in very good company! :-) This dear woman clearly senses her great need for the Savior. The Law shows us our need. She is in full agreement with the Law. What she needs now is the application of the Gospel, for the Law has accomplished its work in her. People who don't sense their sin, need the instruction of the Law. People who know they are sinners need the ministration of the Gospel! Theo, a pastor of mine used to say, "The Gospel is not the ABC's of our faith, but rather the A through Z of our faith." The Gospel is as pertinent in my life today as when I was first saved. Thank you again, sir, for your comments. Thank you also for patiently reading my inadequate ramblings! :-) |