Way we are to feel toward sin just like God does.
Sin is a violation of the will of God. God is perpetually at war with sin. We use sin in its broad form that includes iniquity and transgression (1 John 3:4; 5:17). Sin leads to death (James 1:13-15). Death is separation from God. We are not talking of physical death.
Sin is a hideous thing. Some men of God have expressed their feelings about it in strong language. Chrysostom (347-407 A.D.) said, "I preach and think it is more bitter to sin against Christ than to suffer the torments of hell." Anselm (11th century) said, "If hell were on one side, and sin on the other, I would rather leap into hell than willingly sin against my God."
Where are the heroes, "Who resist unto blood, striving
against sin?" (Heb. 12:4).
. . . We only know God's estimate of sin by the magnitude of the sacrifice He has provided to atone for it, His Son!
To a great extent, the enmity sin can create between God and man can not be redeemable except through the blood of Christ Jesus, His Son!
But, "If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed" (John 8:36)
Sin is an enemy of God. (Rom. 6:1)
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