“Everyone who practices sin also transgresses the law, for sin is the transgression of the law” (1 John 3:4).
Sin is not an accident. Sin is a decision. It is the conscious transgression of what we know God has already made clear. The Word is firm: sin is the violation of God’s Law. It is not a lack of information—it is a deliberate choice. We see the fence, read the warnings, feel the touch of conscience… and yet, we still choose to jump. In our days, many try to soften this. They create new names, psychological explanations, modern speeches to make sin “less sinful.” But the truth remains the same: no matter the name—the poison still kills.
The good news—and it truly is good—is that there is always hope while there is life. The path of obedience is open. Anyone can decide today to stop transgressing the powerful Law of God and begin to obey it sincerely. This decision does not depend on a diploma, a clean past, or perfection. It depends only on a broken and willing heart. And when God sees this true desire, when He searches and finds sincerity, He responds by sending the Holy Spirit to strengthen, guide, and renew that soul.
From that point on, everything changes. Not just because the person strives, but because heaven moves in their favor. With the Spirit comes the power to overcome sin, the steadfastness to remain standing, blessings, deliverances, and above all, salvation in Christ Jesus. The change begins with a decision—and that decision is within your reach now: to obey the holy and eternal Law of God with all your heart. -Adapted from John Jowett. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Lord my God, I acknowledge that many times I have seen the signs and still chose the wrong path. I know that sin is the transgression of Your Law, and that no excuse or softer name changes this truth. Today I no longer want to deceive myself. I want to face my sin seriously and turn to You with true repentance.
Father, I ask You: search my heart. See if there is in me a genuine desire to obey You—and strengthen that desire. I want to abandon all transgression and live in obedience to Your powerful Law, following Your holy commandments faithfully. Send Your Holy Spirit to guide me, to give me strength, and to keep me firm on the path of holiness.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You because even in the face of my guilt, You offer me redemption. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a wall of protection around those who obey You, guarding their steps from error and destruction. Your commandments are like rivers of purity that wash the soul and lead to the throne of glory. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
