A Mistake or a Sin

People that make mistakes self-correct, but people that Sin look for a Savior...

Mistakes are easy. They don't require long explanations or reasoning. A simple I am sorry will suffice. For example, if you bump into someone while walking down the street or if you misspell someone's name on an email. Mistakes happen all the time. People even expect us to make mistakes. We even have forgiveness phrases built into our culture like "I'm only human" or " I am not perfect."

But a mistake isn't a sin. A sin is an offense committed that erodes a relationship. A sin is heavy to carry. When a sin is committed a simple apology is never enough. Sin hurts. It is not easy to admit that you have committed a sin. There are major consequences and repercussions.

Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death.." and it is true. Marriages and friendships are dissolved behind sin. People are imprisoned both physically and mentally after committing sin.  Suicide becomes a viable options for Sinners. Sin is a burden. It is heavy to content with. Sin kills. 

Sinners seek forgiveness. They want to be forgiven by the people they have offended and by themselves. Sinners naturally look for a savior. Someone or something that can make there burdens light. Someone or something they can cast there cares on. Someone that might love them in-spite of their Sin. 

It true that some find temporary salvation in drugs, sex and alcohol. Some find it in isolation and avoidance. But the problem is that the escape we get from these solutions don't last. Then we find ourselves searching once again for an answer.

You know the rest of Romans 6:23 says, "but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Why? Because God knows that sin kills so he sent Jesus to take the wrath of our Sin on the cross and in exchange give us the gift of life with no condemnation so that the relationship between us and God can be restored. 

Huh? You don't feel restored after committing a sin. You don't feel forgiven, you say. Your spouse still left. You were still reprimanded.  You still lost your job. Well, unfortunately, the wages of sin is still death, Jesus didn't change that. Death to your marriage, your job, and your freedom if necessary. But it doesn't have to end there Jesus made it possible that your life can be restored. Remember he died on a cross but He rose again and so can you.