Time Does Not Take Care Of Sin

Before we can ever understand and appreciate what the blood of Jesus can do for us, we must be willing to openly acknowledge the existence of sin in our own lives. The Bible reveals that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rm. 3:23). All are guilty of sin! No matter how good we might think ourselves to be, we are sinners who fall short of God’s glory. We might be better than others—at least in our own mind—but that is not the measure of judgment (2 Cor. 10:12). We will be judged by the unchanging standard of God’s word (Jn. 12:48).

Realize also that sin does not heal itself. Time might heal many things, but time alone will never heal the problem of sin. Concerning physical illness, one might say, “Tomorrow I will feel better.” While such may sometimes prove true in matters related to physical health, it is never the case that spiritual sickness simply takes care of itself. The memory of sin may fade with the passing of time, but the guilt of sin remains until such time as it has been forgiven through the blood of Jesus Christ. Sin simply does not take care of itself. Sin is like a cancer which, when left alone, results in death. Whether a physical or a spiritual sickness is under consideration, the physician’s remedy must be applied if hope for recovery is to be maintained. Sin does not take care of itself.

Only the blood of Jesus can cure the sin-sick soul. Many have sought other means of procuring salvation. Some have adopted the theory that living what they call a “good moral life” is all that is required. However, the example of Cornelius in Acts chapter ten sets that notion to rest. Cornelius was a God-fearing and righteous man who gave generously to meet the needs of the poor. But, Peter was sent to him to preach unto him words by which he might be saved (Acts 11:14). Man is lost because of sin. All who have reached the age and aptitude to know the difference between right and wrong have sinned. We are all sinners. If man could be saved without the sacrifice of Jesus, then God would not have had to send His Son to die on the cross. But, as it is, only the blood of Jesus can release us from our sins (Rev. 1:5). Remember that we are all guilty of sin and that sin does not take care of itself. We must apply the remedy of Christ’s blood to our hearts in order to be forgiven of our sins.

Glen Eliot