0785. 767. Sin Is Iniquity

767. Sin Is Iniquity

Iniquity is that which is distorted, hence that which is wrong and perverse.

1. “Iniquity in the holy things” (Exo_28:38) is to do wrong in our service for God.

2. “Iniquities prevail against me” (Psa_65:3). The power of sin over the individual.

3. “Brought low for their iniquity” (Psa_106:43). Sin’s humbling and depriving power.

4. “People laden with iniquity” (Isa_1:4). Aggressiveness of sin’s burden.

5. “For your iniquities ye have sold yourself” (Isa_1:1). Bondage and bitterness of sin.

6. “Your iniquities have separated between Me and you” (Isa_59:2). The separating power of sin.

7. “I will punish you for all your iniquities” (Amo_3:2). Sin brings its own punishment, for the one who breaks God’s law is broken by the law he breaks.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH