"In considering the question of sin, we are faced with two startling facts.
The first fact is that man makes so little of sin. To some, it is an illusion - a religious mirage - the invention of some fanatic. It is denied, joked about, and laughed at by man. Many who believe sin to be a fact, continue in it with little thought of its penalty.
The second fact is that God makes so much of sin. God said, "The person who sins will die" (Ezekiel 18:20), "The wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). All sins are an abomination to God (Proverbs 6:16-19), and He hates those who do iniquity (Psalm 5:5). Moses said, " . . . everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the Lord" (Deuteronomy 25:16).
Sin is an evil force. Its presence cannot be escaped in this life, but it can be overcome by the power of God."
Between the world, our own flesh, and the devil, we will never be free of temptation while on this earth. But, we can overcome temptation through the empowering of the Holy Spirit and the closer we cling to Jesus the easier it becomes.
(This is From : Bible Foundation Course Lesson 05- 01)
