But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. – Romans 5:8
When is the last time you used the word “sin”? For many of us, it is not a word we use often. It can feel uncomfortable, so we choose softer phrases like “doing wrong,” “breaking a rule,” “making a mistake,” or “failing.” While those may be true in part, sin goes much deeper than that.
Understanding what sin really is
God is loving, merciful, and gracious. He has given us His ways to live so we can understand His nature and character. Sin does the opposite. It makes us unlike God. Instead of being loving, merciful, and gracious, we become selfish and disconnected from His truth. We lose the ability to understand who He truly is.
Why sin separates us from God
If our nature is the opposite of God’s nature, it makes sense that we cannot be close to Him. How can there be a relationship when our thoughts, actions, and desires oppose everything He is? Yet, despite this separation, God still longs to be with us. Even when our choices break His heart, He continues to reach toward us with love.
Jesus makes the way back
Jesus died for us, and His death and resurrection brought complete forgiveness. Our sinfulness no longer defines us. We are no longer the opposite of God’s nature. We are His children. Instead of relating to Him through a list of dos and don’ts, we can know Him personally as our loving Father.
Living as God’s children
Through humble faith, we experience His love, mercy, and grace. The Christian life is not about rules and regulations but about knowing the One who loves us. We are no longer separated from Him. Once, I was a sinner. Now, I am a beloved child of God. And now, I truly know Him.