Sin

 

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. - 1 John 1:8-10

 

Sin. What a mess.

 

There is a problem with all this fellowship with God and fellowship with each other and fullness of joy.

 

Sin is always going to get in the way. We are born sinners and we keep that sin nature. If we think we don’t sin we are fooling ourselves. If we say that we don’t sin, we lie. We are born into sin. It is our nature. It is our practice.

 

The great truth is though that we have an answer.

 

If we agree with God on our sins and confess them Jesus will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all our unrighteousness. Sin is always going to be there.  Even after salvation we still have to deal with sin, but Jesus is always there for us. He is waiting to forgive us over and over again and to allow us to live righteous lives.

 

When we sin Jesus remains faithful and just and we can rest assured that He will forgive.