When modern Christians doubt the validity of God's Word, they are committing the oldest sin in the Book. This 1-minute devotion explains.
The Second Oldest Sin: Peer Pressure
Eve committed the oldest sin in the book, and Adam's sin was even more serious. This 1-minute devotion explains.
The Third Oldest Sin in the Book: You Can Run But You Can't Hide
Adam and Eve could have repented, but they committed this third sin instead. And ever since that time, mankind has followed their bad example.
The Fourth Oldest Sin in the Book: It's Not My Fault
Sadly, this is an extremely popular sin in our modern culture. It provides temporary relief and long-term damage.
The Fifth Oldest Sin in the Book: Fake Worship
This 1-minute devotion explains how the 5th oldest sin recorded in Scripture teaches us 3 important truths.
The First Premeditated Murder on Earth
The first murder on earth was premeditated and especially evil. This 1-minute devotion explains how it applies to our lives.
Wouldn't pride be the first sin, as Satan's pride was his downfall?
ReplyDeleteYes, I have no argument with what you are saying. But it's a bit complex. We don't fully understand how the serpent represents Satan until later in Scripture (e.g. Revelation 20:2). And Satan is not actually a snake. He's a spiritual being. And while we indirectly meet Satan in Genesis and see his pride at work in the serpent, we don't read about Satan's background until later in "the Book." So in some ways you could say Satan's sin came before "the Book" was written. But the real bottom line is this: my focus in this series is the first recorded sins of mankind.
DeleteActually I'm referring to Lucifer's fall from Heaven because of his pride.
DeleteYes, Barb, that's also what I was referring to. Lucifer's fall isn't spoken of until Isaiah, but it occurred before Genesis 3. Lucifer, Satan, the Devil are one in the same. And as I explained, Satan was the force behind the serpent in Genesis 3.
DeleteThank you Gail, I appreciate you taking the time to reply. I do enjoy your daily devotionals!
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