Sin and the Solution

[306 words] The New Testament warns of “the deceitfulness of sin” (Heb. 3:13). Its “deceitfulness” is one thing that makes sin so dangerous. While there is a certain measure of pleasure in sin (Heb. 11:25), it is actually unprofitable (Prov. 22:8). And, “the way of transgressors is hard” (Prov. 13:15). Sin is progressive. For King David, a moment’s lust led to adultery, lies, and murder. No wonder he wrote, “For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me” (Ps. 38:40; and, “my sin is ever before me” (Ps. 51:3). Even though he gained God’s forgiveness, David’s sin brought to him a lifetime of sorrow. Sin destroys the soul. “For the wages of sin death” (Rom. 6:23). “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). The good news is that there is a Savior who will…