Invention of Sin
June 12, 2013 Leave a comment
“All have sinned and are not good enough to share God’s divine greatness. They are made right with God by his grace. This is a free gift. They are made right with God by being made free from sin through Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:23, 24 ERV
Sin by definition “is an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God’s will”.
A few weeks ago, I’ve finished reading the book “The brain that changes itself” by Doige. Last night I just finished Chapter 8 of Rewire your Brain” by Arden. One more chapter and I will make a short summary. The main point of the two books is to expose the mechanics of the human brain. How does it work? Why we feel sad? Why are we happy? How did we get so excited about love and romance? And why it dies? Why are we brave? Why are we timid? Why are we so sensitive sometimes? Why are we tired? Why are we addicted to drugs, thrill and beautiful creatures? Why do we obsess on something that is not real? It is good to know the science of our thinking. When you get a chance, grab the book.
Once I’m done reading, I am planning to write my first book called “The antidote of unhappiness”. In it will be one chapter, with one page and the word “Sin no more”.
Seriously, if I will to summarize the things that I’ve read about being happy and peaceful, it will come to this – walk in the righteous path – that’s it.
Try cheating your spouse for example, how will that action affects you? Or hurt another person, will you be happy or sad? Or be lazy at work. Try gossiping. Try being jealous and envious. There is a science behind all the effects after we do things. It’s like a cause and effect explanation of things. You do something and there will be consequences.
The Bible mentioned “sin” long before we even realize the severity of the consequences. There is a negative consequence.
I’d like to suggest though, don’t be running around thinking “I will not sin”. It does not work that way. Read the passage at the beginning of this post over and over until you fully grasp the antidote of sin.
Always remember, we cannot do it on our own strength. No way. No other way except believing that it is given to us freely.
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