Sin
“…I would not have known what sin was had it not been
for the law.” Romans 7:7
The
story is told of one of Rev. Billy Graham’s interviews. Since the interview was
at their home, Ruth Graham, Billy’s wife spent days cleaning the house. She
cleaned everywhere and liked her work because the house looked perfect -in fact
it looked spotless. However, when the television crew set up and turned on the
bright lights, Ruth was horrified to see cobwebs and dust, which were not
visible under ordinary light.
Dear friends, most
of the people on earth, including Christians, think that they are good people.
In addition, their family, friends, co-workers, neighbors etc. tell them that
they are indeed good people.
When we read
chapters 11 and 12 of II Samuel, we learn that King David did not consider
himself a sinner until the Prophet Nathan showed him his sin. Now David had
Nathan, but who will tell/teach us our sins? The truth is, while pastors,
teachers, friends, family members may point out our sins, it is God
the Holy Spirit who speaks to us and convicts us of our sins when read His Word.
So regular scripture reading/study shines God’s bright light into our hearts
and minds and shows us our true condition and nature.
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