God HATES sin. The Psalmists write things like: please destroy my enemies – may their children be fatherless and their wives be widows and may no one extend kindness to them! May the sins of their parents always be before the Lord, may they be cursed….and whatnot…because they are reflecting exactly how much God hates iniquity. I am not saying it is the Lord’s desire for our destruction. I am saying that His disdain for sin is exemplified in the very strong words of the Psalmists. HE HATES SIN. He hates the act of sin…the effects of sin.
We explored the concept of why sin is so bad just a couple
of months ago, but I felt compelled to revisit this issue. And while we will never, on this earth, be
able to fully conceptualize how deeply the Lord views sin, I do like how S.
Michael Houdmann compiles his thoughts about the matter. In summary, Houdmann
says that sin is the exact opposite of God’s nature, sin separates us from Him.
Sin is a disgusting, filthy burden that binds us. God HATES it with hostility.
Sin is deceitful and tricks us into focusing on the enticing things of this
world instead of God’s ways. Sin blinds us to the truth. Sin will enslave and
eventually destroy us (just ask Samson). Sin lessens our love for God.
Because of these things, we should hate sin as much as God
does. I believe that the strength of the Psalmists’ words or pleas for
justice/retaliation reflects God’s utter hatred toward sin. Sin in our lives is
not just to be viewed as something we shouldn’t do; it is something that we
fall victim to! As Houdmann says, it is deceitful, will trick us, will blind
us, will enslave us, and eventually it will destroy us.
Because the Father loves us so deeply and because of the
consequences of eternal life separated from Him, He sent His precious son Jesus
Christ to be a Savior for us! (see John 3:16) It is not His desire that anyone
would be separated from Him! (see 2 Peter 3:8&9)
Sin is no one’s friend. While there may be some sinful
things that we’ve attached to that we find enjoyable, that is temporary. The
end of that sin journey is destruction. Our compassionate Father has given us a
way of escape. I encourage you, if you have not already done so, to seek the
salvation of the Father. If you don’t know how to do that, check out the video
I’ve attached and/or feel free to inbox me!
Blessings to you!!!
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