The action of sin in its simplest definition is willful disobedience. The nature of sin can be defined as selfish independence. Sin's beginnings came about as a result of man's fall from God's perfect creation through the expression of selfish independence. The fall of man has marred who God intended us to be.

I don't know about you, but, I have moments of obssessive behavior. Something gets in my head and it is difficult to let it go. Sin appeals to me through personal weaknesses that others may or may not have. Being a fallen man can show its ugly head through my leadership as well. I can run from responsibility through doing nothing or I can be insistent that everything go my way.

While sin may have impacted you differently than me, its impact is still an ugly thing that needs the touch of God. This is the beauty of redemption. Although we failed our Creator, He came to us, lived among us, gave His life to address the mess we made. Thank God!