I'm still grappling with the idea of Achan, of collective responsibility. of sin having consequences on family and life in general. I know sin has consequence, But the idea that sin can destroy, or that God would allow sin to destroy not just the life of the sinner, but everything in his life, still bugs me.
I guess in a perfect world, sin would not effect anyone else, but often sin is against someone else. Namely God and his creation. I know that when I sin it is not in my own little bubble. But that that sin will often effects the people who are the closest to me.
In the context of the cross, God doesn't punish the son for the father's sin, but in the context of the world, sin is hereditary. Sons end up like their fathers, daughters end up like their mothers. And the truth of this is all too real for many.
As for the question of if I can trust a God who would allow the world to get this messed up. I also have to remember that he is the same God who gave man a solution for sin. By paying the penalty for every kind of sin himself.
His life.
For ours.
Just yesterday I was reminded very vividly how God brings people who have experienced and struggle with the same troubles I struggle with on a daily basis to me, because I know what it's like. I am also reminded that I do not overcome by my own strength but by his. How can I not love a God with such a ridiculous love for us.
Yes sin has consequences, and yes I'm still a sinner. But I am sanctified by the blood of the lamb. And he is my all in all. And that will not change. Because he does not change.
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