Let us discuss sin today— not against, and certainly not in favor, but simply about its nature
An old Southern story: A child comes home from church. Mother: What did the preacher speak about? Child: He spoke about sin. Mother: And what did he say about it? Child: He was ag’in it.
Let us discuss sin today — not against, and certainly not in favor, but simply about its nature.
What is sin? When G-d tells us not to do something, and we do it nevertheless, that is sin. In essence, it is a rebellion against authority, a declaration of one’s independence. No one can tell me how to behave. I will do as I please.
Read closely the account of the very first sin. The serpent entices the woman and convinces her that it is acceptable to ignore G-d’s prohibition of the fruit. Continues Bereishis 3:6: “…and the woman saw that the tree was good for eating, and a delight to the eyes, and desirable to the mind, and she took of the fruit and ate….” How strange! Even before tasting the fruit, it suddenly became “good” and a “delight” and “desirable.” That is, the forbidden fruit became irresistible, its attraction overpowering.
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