"For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:56-57 NLT)

Sin is the word chattah in Hebrew. It means the punishment for our rebellion, perversity, and depravity. And we know that all sin certainly does have punishment, right?

Listen, if sin requires punishment, then what's our only way out? God's forgiveness. We need Him to forgive our iniquity, transgressions, and sin, taking hold through repentance and faith His attributes of mercy, grace, goodness, and love.

"But there is a great difference between Adam's sin and God's gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God's wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:15 NLT)

Have you turned to God for forgiveness yet?

"So humble yourselves under the might power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." (1 Peter 5:6-7 NLT)

Lord God,

Thank You for being rich in mercy and grace for me today! I'm sorry for the wrong things in my life and I ask You to forgive me for them today. Please come into my life and make me a new person in You today!

Amen

— Dennis