There seems to be a concerted effort in society to redefine sin. As a result, sin has been downgraded to the extent that the most vicious and vile acts are no longer considered to be sin among many of this generation. Adultery, fornication, sodomy, stealing, and even murder (abortion) are no longer believed to be sins against a thrice Holy God. Beware of anyone who claims these acts are not sin. Every transgression of God’s law is sin in His sight (1 John 3:4). Anything which comes short of the glory of God is sin (Rom. 3:23).

The eternal and sovereign God of the Bible defined sin long ago. The first sin was eating of the forbidden tree (Gen. 2:17; 3:11). Who among this generation would classify such disobedience as sin? God’s Word further declares “The thought of foolishness is sin” (Prov.. 24:9); “whatsoever is not of faith is sin”(Rom. 14:23); and “to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin”(Jas. 4:17).

When sin is downgraded, so is salvation. Christ came into the world to save sinners (1 Tim. 1:15), but if no one is a sinner, then the Savior is not needed. Many are being deceived into thinking they do not need to be saved from sin, but they do. So says God in His Word, and who are we to argue with God?