Bible commentator Warren Wiersbe says this: “Every form of life has its enemies. Insects have to watch out for hungry birds, and birds must keep an eye on hungry cats and dogs. Even human beings have to dodge automobiles and fight off germs. The life that is real also has an enemy…sin.”

He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. I John 2:2

Sin is the darkness in life. It is outward disobedience and inner rebellion – refusal to submit to the law of God. You can’t whitewash it; neither can you cover it up without committing more sin. And that leaves you out of fellowship with God…the Light of life (I John 1:5).

He cannot close His eyes to sin and yet because He is God, He is love and wants to save sinners (1 John 4:8). At the cross, Jesus was the propitiation for your sins, suffering the punishment fully deserved by the sinner.

Darkness vs. light is unbelief vs. belief. Set yourself right before God by confessing your sin and turning from it. Then declare this saving grace to those around you. The people of this nation need to hear the truth of the gospel.

Recommended Reading: Ephesians 5:6-17