Turn Off the Faucet!

On several occasions I have heard reputable pastors and theologians argue that there are levels of sin. Because of the law, I understand thinking in this context. In some sense, our culture must in order to keep peace, uphold the law, and avoid civil unrest. However, I would argue that God is so perfect, so pure, and so far removed from sin that all sin is the same to Him.

Time and time again you hear pastors put certain sin on a pedestal. For example, many have referred to the Bible calling homosexuality an abomination but fail to point out that Proverbs 6-16 states that a "proud look" is an abomination. All sin is an abomination to God. Its that simple. We must never look at sin as though, if we aren't guilty of a particular one, we are better than someone else in the worldly perspective. It simply isn't true. Sin is sin. We are all sinners saved by grace.

I say this to go a step further. Sin is the symptom not the source. If you read Romans 1:18 through 2:16 Paul clearly explains that God gave man over to sin as a result of self glorification. Therefore selfishness is man's problem, and sin is only the result of our sickness. I feel that by focusing on "sins" we are not dealing with the real problem.

Also, non believers are turned off because they can't understand the concept. They don't have a relationship with Jesus. All they can see is finger pointing. However, everyone understands selfishness, and although everyone is guilty of it no one likes it.

Picture a sink, if you will, and sin as the water running out of the faucet. If you keep trying to catch the water running out it just continues to run. The way to stop the water is to turn off the source it flows from. The source is selfishness! That is our sickness! Stop pointing fingers and start focusing on serving the will of the Father and the needs of others. TURN OFF THE FAUCET!