It is important that we not only know what sin is, but additionally we need to know what sin is not. Often times we think of temptation as a sin. Powell explains, that sin is not temptation, it is considered a sign of finitude. It is feeling the possibility or desirability to want to indulge in wrongdoing (2008, p. 113). In addition, sin is the turning away from God, and the forfeiting of His protection, and the decision to choose unfaithful vs. faithful, and disobedient vs. obedient (Powell, 2008, p. 113-114). Case (2000, p. 31) explains sin as a, “willful act of disobedience.” John Wesley describes sin as a “voluntary transgression” of a law of God; which reflects unrighteousness (Powell, 2008, p. 116). The very essence of being born into this world, labels us as “sinners”. Human existence is a world of sin. We traded the holy and righteous world that God created, and turned into a world corrupted by sin (Powell, 2008, p. 111).
Wesley expresses that sin is a byproduct of unbelief (Cox, 1957 p. 20). When Adam and Eve sinned against God by partaking in the forbidden fruit, it revealed their belief in Satan trumped their belief in God (Cox, 1957, p. 20). They voluntary transgressed against God’s law, when they consumed …show more content…
Sin can manifest in multiple ways such as; foolishness, unrighteousness and injustice, misplaced trust, hubris, familiarity, and idolatry (Powell, 2008, p. 114). It is imperative that we have an understanding of sin, in order to recognize that we have fallen victim to it, and to understand that we have the ability to call on our Father to deliver us out of it. God already warned his creation in Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Therefore, we must embark on a journey getting to know what kind of sin we are up against, so that we do not continue to
Wesley expresses that sin is a byproduct of unbelief (Cox, 1957 p. 20). When Adam and Eve sinned against God by partaking in the forbidden fruit, it revealed their belief in Satan trumped their belief in God (Cox, 1957, p. 20). They voluntary transgressed against God’s law, when they consumed …show more content…
Sin can manifest in multiple ways such as; foolishness, unrighteousness and injustice, misplaced trust, hubris, familiarity, and idolatry (Powell, 2008, p. 114). It is imperative that we have an understanding of sin, in order to recognize that we have fallen victim to it, and to understand that we have the ability to call on our Father to deliver us out of it. God already warned his creation in Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Therefore, we must embark on a journey getting to know what kind of sin we are up against, so that we do not continue to