0791. 773. Sin—What Is It?

773. Sin—What Is It?

1. “Sin is transgression of the law.” (Lawlessness—1Jn_3:4, cf. R.V.)

2. A grievous malady, contaminating the whole of man’s being—Isa_1:4-5; Rom_3:10-18.

3. An obscuring cloud, which hides the face of God’s blessing—Isa_59:2.

4. A binding cord, which holds man in its power—Pro_5:22.

5. A tyrannical owner, who embitters the lives of his slaves—Neh_9:37.

6. A disturber of rest, which causes disorder and anxiety—Psa_38:3.

7. A robber of blessing, which strips and starves the soul—Jer_5:25.

8. A terrible devastation, which brings untold desolation—Mic_6:13.

9. A tripper-up, which continually overthrows the sinner to his hurt—Pro_13:6.

10. A record writer, which leaves its indelible mark upon the committer—Jer_17:1.

11. A betraying presence, which “will out” no matter what pains are taken to hide it—Eze_21:24.

12. A sure detective, which turns upon the sinner and finds him out—Num_32:23.

13. An accusing witness, which points its condemning finger at the prisoner in the bondage of sin—Isa_59:12.

14. A sum of addition, which accumulates its weight to the condemnation of the sinner—Isa_30:1.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH