What is sin? To me sin is anything that separates you from God. According to Augustine of Hippo (354-430) sin is a word, deed, or desire in opposition to the eternal law of God.” Sin is described in the Bible, as transgression of law of God and rebellion against God. Sin, is regarded as the deliberate and purposeful violation of the will of God. We sin; all of us sin. We even try to justify our sin by making excuses, and rationalizing to ourselves and others, that it really isn’t a sin. Not really. People even say, “The bible really doesn’t mean this to be a sin, because we are to be accepting, loving, kind and forgiving.” But sin is sin, that is why Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by God, for their wickedness. Their story parallels the Genesis flood narrative in its theme of God’s anger provoked by human’s sin. Today, think about your life, your actions, and the words you speak. Do they represent God or are they about you and what you want in life. For actions always, speak louder than words. Romans 6:23 tells us, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Sin is sin, just because you say it is no longer a sin, does not change the fact it is still a sin! Something to think about. God Bless. Amen.