There are three things to remember about “our sins”
1. We Have Sinned. There are sins called “transgressions,” which are goings beyond God’s law—Num. 14:41; there are sins of trespass, which mean unfaithfulness to a trust, and slipping away from God’s requirement—Matt. 6:14; there arc sins of iniquity, which denote the perversion of that which is good, and making it bad; hence, being unrighteous—Rom. 6:13; there are sins of rebellion, which signify the act of self-will and the clenched fists of opposition—Job 34:37; there are are sins of treachery, which signify an under-current of hypocrisy—Hosea 6:7, R.V.; there are sins of omission, that is, neglecting to do what we ought to do, and very often through ignorance—Lev. 4:13; there are sins of debt, failing to do our duty, and paying what we owe—Matt. 6:12; there are sins of disobedience, failing to respond to God’s word of direction, and generally through unbelief—Col. 3:6; and there are sins of failure, that is, missing the mark of God’s Word; hence, “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23).
2. We Deserve to be Punished Because of our Sins—Lev. 26:18, 21, 24, 28. Anyone who breaks the law has to bear the consequence. Frequently we are reminded that the one who sins has to “bear his sin” (Lev. 20:20; 24:15; Num. 9:13; 18:22).
3. All Sin is Against God. David’s confession—Psa. 51:4; the publican’s cry—Luke 18:13; the prodigal’s lament—Luke 15:18; and Saul’s exclamation, all recognize sin is against God—1 Sam. 15:24.
There are several passages in the New Testament where the words “our sins” occur.
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PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
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