What Size Are Your Sins? Have You Heard of "Vanity Sizing"?

Wouldn't it be nice if no matter how much weight we gained, we could still fit into the same size clothing? Well, if you use certain clothing distributors, you can!

You see, over the last several decades, certain manufacturers have gradually changed size measurements, meaning what they sold as a size 10 in 1960 they now sell as a size 2 or 4. 

It's called "vanity sizing," and it's another sign of our human problem: we'd rather fool ourselves than face the truth. 

• When we're judgmental, we say we're discerning.
• When we forget responsibilities, we say we're busy. 
• When we lose our temper, we say we're stressed.
• When we refuse to reconcile with loved ones, we say we're putting up godly boundaries.
• When we remain silent about God's commands, we say we're being loving. 

These explanations sound better than saying we're proud, irresponsible, selfish, stubborn, or weak.

You might say that we're trying to downsize our sinfulness, trying to convince ourselves that we're a size 2 instead of admitting we're a size 10. 

And when we downsize our sins, we fail to understand the full refreshment of forgiveness. 

"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:8-9 

Now that's a one-size-fits-all promise! 

Source: One Size Fits None 

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For more on this subject, see The Damage of Defending Our Sins and Make No Mistake.

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