The Problem of Sin

Sin opens the door for dysfunction in our lives as well as that of our families.  Adam and Eve found out that their sin affected more than just them, but all those with whom they had to do.  It was sin that caused division and strife between them.  They saw that strife grow to hate between Cain their eldest and his younger brother Able.  The first family came to fit the definition of dysfunctional.  What God created and declared to be very good, had been corrupted by sin and turned ugly.  Heartache and hardship was the result of their self-indulgence.  It is ever the case.  No person is an island unto themselves.  Our decisions, good or bad, impact those around us.  Unfortunately it seems that the bad is more easily modeled than the good.  Paul stated it in this way; (I paraphrase) the good I should do I don’t do and the evil I shouldn’t do, I do.  This is the struggle each of us faces because of the nature of sin we are all born with.  This is the consequence of Adam’s sin and the first couple would see it firsthand.   

Verse of the Week:

    For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

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