On the subject of sin...

lots of people have differing views on the matter, it seems. Some say that if one revels (takes great pleasure or delight) in sin< somehow the consequences are worse in he eyes of God. This view might be popular among gnostics, but has no scriptural basis. On the surface, it seems to be attacking hedonism, but is in fact denying a human's basic nature. we like to feel, and gnostics would deny us that..

Another thought is that one sin is more sinful than another in the eyes of God. again, there is no scriptural evidence to support such a view. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. In His eyes, a man who commits murder is just as sinful as a woman who calls her child a slut.. PUT simply, sin is sin.

Still others say that if one is truly sorry for one's sins, then that individual will never again commit that particular sin. In a perfect world, that view would be correct, but in this one it does not hold water. We are fragile human vessels, imperfect in many ways. If we were perfect, then there would have been no need of a Savior. God does not expect us to be perfect. His Son already has that one covered.

Sin is everywhere. It is inevitable and inescapable. The best we can do is the best we can do, and rely totally on the Grace of God. That's why it's there, after all.
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