THE WATERFALL

There are people who think they have no sin. This verse confirms that type of thinking. A man once told me he was perfect in his own way and as he goes through life, imperfect layers are peeling off. How messed up is that? 

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and

the truth is not in us.

1 John 1:8

People who go through life thinking they're perfect in their own way are destined for a rude awakening some day because they're only fooling themselves. When we rely on our own philosophy, even if it seems right, it leads to death.

 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 3:23

and

There is a way that seems right to a man,

but in the end it leads to death.

Proverbs 14:12

But, those who rely on God's Word live forever. Confessed sins are forgiven and purified, like it says in 1 John 1:9. Oh, to have your sins be as white as snow! Oh, to have them forever wiped away, ripped up, forgotten...not held against you. Forgiven By God. 

Synonyms for the word “confess” are: acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, disclose, divulge, own and reveal. 

What is sin? It's something God can't look at. The Bible tells us the blood of the Lamb covers our sin. This is proof that we're not born children of God. If we were, God wouldn't have sent His Son, Jesus Christ (see John 1:12).

The Bible gives definitions of sin. Here is a list of some:

looking lustfully at someone (Matthew 5:28)
taking God's name in vain (Exodus 20:7)
not honoring the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8)
murder, adultery, stealing (Exodus 20:13-15)
homosexuality (Romans 1:20-32)
sexually immoral (1 Corinthians 6:9)
not honoring your mother or father (Exodus 20:12)
malice, deceit, envy, slander (1 Peter 2)
vengeful (Romans 12:19)
foul talk (Ephesians 4:29)
love of money (1 Timothy 6:10)
drunkenness (Galatians 5:21)
not believing (Hebrews 3:19)
worrying (Matthew 6:25-34)
idolatry, witchcraft, jealousy, discord, fits of rage, selfish ambition, factions (Galatians 5:20)
hatred (Proverbs 10:12)
unfaithful, pride, cheating (Proverbs 11)
being rude (1 Corinthians 13:5)
lying (Proverbs 26:28)

For the wages of sin is death,

but the gift of God is eternal life

in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:23

The saying 'The seven deadly sins' is just not true because all sin is deadly, not just 7. All of us are born with a sinful nature. Salvation is found for the repentant heart. Jesus came to save, not condemn. If we were all born children of God, there would be no reason for God to send a Redeemer, who is Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

A waterfall washes away dirt and hurt. Pray that God's waterfall— forgiveness— will clean up, purify and cleanse all unrighteousness from you and others. All unrighteousness means being holy.  

But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—if you continue in your faith, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel.

Colossians 1:22-23

Be a Prayer Warrior. Pray for the salvation of family and friends. Ask God for wisdom. 

Mirror forgiveness, hope and Joy.