06/02/2026
How So?
Why Sin is bad?
Mark 2:23-28
[23] One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. [24] The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”
[25] He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need?
[26] In the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.”
[27] Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
[28] So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”
I have been saying this for a while. It should change the way people live. It explains why we do struggle with it... or don't.
It is written.
It is what it says.
It is Biblical.
It also explains why we ignore the Book.
Sin is the struggle with the knowledge of good and evil.
This is what Adam and Eve gained in the garden. "Sin" did not enter the world when they chose to eat from the forbidden tree. In fact, according to James chapter one, the desire to disobey was already in them... or they would not have ever eaten from the tree to begin with.
James 1:13-15
[13] When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;
[14] but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.
[15] Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
That is a fact... if you can accept it.
Ah, but the reason why it is so hard to accept...
The temptation, the reason, that Adam and Eve did disobey was what the devil said to them. "For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
They desired to become like God. To ascend and become like God. That is the same error that Satan is accused of.
Isaiah 14:13-14
[13] You said in your heart, “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon.
[14] I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”
This connection is interesting... especially why God "allowed" it to happen knowing full well that it would. Something to ponder...
THE original sin was to disobey and eat from the tree. The desire to do so centers on a lack of faith in God.
If they had trusted God, the word of a simple serpent would have had no sway over the two. If they had REALLY trusted God, they would not have had desired to become like Him in the first place. The temptation would have fallen on deaf ears.
This points to the struggle of sin... and the solution to it.
The struggle is to take over, to take charge, to become like God.
Unfortunately, the Knowledge of Good and Evil shows brutally that mankind can never become like God. In fact, the knowledge of our comparison brings death!
"How so?!"
Look at the result of the fruit. As soon as they eat it, their eyes are "opened" and they "see" they are naked.
They were naked before, and naked after, so, why is it a problem now?
It is the comparison. It really has nothing to do with clothing. It was EVERYTHING. They saw themselves compared to a perfect, powerful, and infinite God. A being so vast and complete, that standing in His presence became a powerful source of shame and self-contempt.
They hid.
That was the separation.
That is death.
THEY separated and now struggle with their own desire to usurp God from His throne.
Every evil act comes from this very problem.
"How so?"
If we trusted God, we would believe, and KNOW that when He says, "Don't touch that, it is hot!", we would not ever, EVER, touch that. That innate desire to test, to disobey, is built into our DNA. This is why a child does it, and adults perfect it.
So, sin is the struggle with wanting to be in control but finding deep down that it is impossible.
The Law, the written form of the knowledge of good and evil, exposes our inability, and forces us to examine the goal. Once we see it as impossible, then we turn to the Judge. "I can't do it, I need mercy. I need your grace..."
Forgiveness. It is not that God so hates our disobedience that He cannot stomach our presence and fights His own desire to destroy us. THIS IS A LIE.
To have faith in God, you must know Him. To believe Him to be with a character, persona, that is not true, is in fact creating an idol. A god that you are more comfortable with.
Isn't that a form of taking control?
"How so?"
Ah, if you begin to see God in a way that is not favorable to your own sensibilities, then you fashion Him into something easier on your "eyes", then you did in fact create an idol. The only difference is that you have not pushed that view into a material form. Yet, the image is there... in your mind and heart.
YOU made god.
Faith is based on KNOWING the object of your faith so well, that you would trust what they say and do. Temptation to disobey would fall on deaf ears. You KNOW that He knows best.
Faith is submission, surrender, falling behind... them.
Yup, this looks a wee bit feminine and weak to a worldly viewpoint, because the worldly viewpoint struggles with control.
The truth is, this kind of faith takes a strength that is impossible. You cannot generate it.
You cannot create it.
You cannot will it.
You cannot choose it.
It must be given to you, and it comes with the eyes to see.
So back to the Sabbath Sin. Jesus clearly says in the passage above that the LAW to take a day off every seven days was put in place to protect US.
It becomes obvious when you look at people and cultures that don't apply this simple law. Overwork, stress, emotional collapse happens, often.
It is not good, and who would know better than the One who created every molecule in existence?
Taking this to the obvious conclusion, sins, the Laws, are ALL put in place to show us the perfect way to live in this world.
"How so?"
Well, if you look at "do not murder", I think the rest becomes obvious. Seriously, who wants to be murdered?
Now, doesn't it make more sense when Jesus said, "Love God, and Love others, this fulfills ALL the Law."
You see, if you know God, really know God, because He is so perfect, you cannot help but fall in Love with Him. Trust is just a byproduct... therefore, so is obedience!
Seek First, He said.
You are going to sin.
You are going to disobey.
That is also written.
No, not excusing it or giving permission for it. Paul addresses this plainly in the book of Romans.
The Law points to Christ.
Sin, is merely showing you areas in your life where you lack knowledge of God.
"How so?"
If you struggle with gossip. You can't seem to help yourself from talking bad about that guy in the office to others. Oh, you are nice to them face to face, but when a co-worker mentions them, you cannot help but speak up about something stupid that they did.
It is in your blood.
You see, if you trust in God, though that co-worker is incompetent or a jerk, YOU are not the one responsible for them. God alone is.
You would never touch it!
Do you see it?
- Sin is because we are fighting with God for control
- The Law shows us we are not and never will be good enough to be in control.
- Jesus offers a way back to a right relationship with God. No more hiding. No more creating Him in our image.
- God ALWAYS accepts those who TRUST Him.
You see, God made us with this struggle.
"HOW SO?"
Do you not understand that Adam and Eve HAD the desire BEFORE they took from the tree? That is what James says in chapter one!
Who made man?
God
Man was imperfect, so who intended that?
God
"But isn't that crazy??"
No, not if you trust Him.
Do you BELIEVE He knows what He is doing or not?
Sin is not believing.
Trust in Him and you will find freedom from sin.
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