The commands of Scripture are hundreds, even thousands of years old. It is easy to view them as archaic prohibitions from times long since past. Yet we do so at our peril.
Fools make light of sin. They tell jokes about people who sin. They regularly watch movies about people who flagrantly transgress God’s laws. They excuse their own wicked behavior. Some seek to explain that modern society is radically different than biblical times and therefore much of God’s word is now outdated and no longer applicable. Such people act as if they are “enlightened” and that they function on a different set if values and laws than those passed down in Scripture.
Some of these people have high IQs. They teach in universities. They hold management positions in major companies. They even serve as church leaders. They hold positions of public prominence. Scripture simply lumps them into the category of “fool.”
Sadly, even the church has become uncomfortable speaking of “sin.” We discuss weaknesses, addictions, shortcomings, character flaws, and an “independent spirit,” but we feel as if we are being old fashioned to talk about sin. We must be careful. The Bible clearly states that sin is humanity’s gravest problem. It is unimaginably destructive and there is only one remedy. To treat it lightly is to subject yourself to its evil powers. How do you treat sin in your life?