THE REALITY OF SIN

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THE REALITY OF SIN
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• Sin is defined in various ways
• According to CCC, sin is
• a) an offense against reason, truth,
• and right conscience
• b) a failure in genuine love for God and
• neighbor caused by a perverse
• attachment to certain goods
• c) an utterance, a deed, or desire
• contrary to eternal law

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• Sin is an offense against God whereby sinners
  turn from Gods love through a false love of self
• Peanuts cartoon
• Whatever Happened to Sin (1970s) by Dr. Karl
  Menniger---we refuse to admit that we are capable
  of sinning
• To deny we are sinners is unhealthy

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• We live in age that encourages self-indulgence
  and stresses the pursuit of individual whims
• There is much evidence of sin in individuals and
  society
• a) daily occurrences of sin in our own lives
• b) widespread dishonesty, including that of
  those in political office

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• c) gossiping
• d) hate and prejudice
• e) alienation
• f) driving under influence
• g) abortion
• h) multinational greed
• i) consumer society

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• It is both healthy and realistic to admit the
  existence of sin
• Jesus has come to save us from our sins
• Jesus is a name that means God saves
• In order to be forgiven, we must acknowledge our
  sins

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THE BIBLE ON SIN

• Story of original sin teaches us of human
  weakness
• Adam and Eve did not trust God
• Disobedience resulted in alienation
• Countered with OT Covenant story
• All have sinned and are deprived of the glory of
  GodSt. Paul, Romans 323
• Message of the Bible is one of salvation
• Jesus triumphs over sin and death