April 23, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

‘Splash-Over’ Sin (part a)

#3a of the 3 Part Series, ‘Talking about sin’

There is sin, I call, ‘splash-over sin’. No you will not find this term in the Bible and it is rarely talked about in theological circles, but it is a fact, which we have all experienced or realized in our day-to-day walk with God.

Sin is sin but not all sin is alike, that is to say, some sin has far greater consequences and is much more destructive than other specific sins. We know the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is a sin that God will not forgive and Old Testament Scriptures gave some sins more punishment than other sins.

Have you ever been standing on a street corner or in a public place when someone riding a bike or a runner running or a child playing splashed water mixed with mud over your shoes or clothing? Yes, all of us have been ‘splashed’ many times in our lifetime.

All sin is not alike nor can we group all types of sins in the same category. What we do know and can count on is that sin is and can be forgiven. But, we must acknowledge our part in repentance and cleansing. Getting rid of sin, through confession and right actions, is the first step we must take after the Spirit brings us to repentance.

Crying does help and it is often found to be part of our healing and forgiveness process. It is needful that we are indeed sorry and realize that we need God’s help. I find comfort in the Scripture, “Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). (Which means being in a constant state of brokenness and contriteness—always being in a state of repentance and forgiveness.)

When we are not willing nor wanting to be in a state of repentance—always sorry for our sin—then our sin becomes impounded and works against the goodness of God in bringing us to forgiveness. We often love our sin so much that we become bound by our sin and our sin spills over into everything else we do in life. It multiplies its evil effect on everything we do and even where we live.

I cannot list the many times I have been asked by individuals to come their homes or businesses to pray for them. When I walked into their homes (or places of work) it was like walking into a bowl of Jell-O. Their sin was so oppressive, full of darkness, and with demonic heaviness it pressed against my body and spirit.

When we ask for forgiveness from sin, we need to ask for healing, deliverance, and the consequences of everything our sin has cause. God want us free and it is through asking and willing for God to cleanse every aspect of our sin, even the ‘splash-over effect’ of our sin on everything we have come in contact with.

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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