It is true that because of Jesus, God forgives any and all sin. Our forgiveness is not dependant on a person, on a good deed, or on a kind word, but rather on an appropriate response.
Leviticus 5:3-6 “So it shall be when he becomes guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned. He shall also bring his guilt offering to the LORD for his sin which he has committed, a female from the flock, a lamb or a goat as a sin offering. So the priest shall make atonement on his behalf for his sin.”
Our sin creates separation between us and a holy God. Holiness is necessary if we are to know God, be blessed by Him, and be heard when we pray. God is so loving to us that despite our sin, He offers us a way back to Him. And when we are with Him nothing in this world can overcome us. Neither the troubles of fear, shame, hurt, or doubt can overcome the one who is connected to God. So why do so many live a life enslaved to these troubles. I would say it’s all because of our response, or lack there of.
To overcome, we must realize, repent, and have our sin atoned for, so that we can have the indwelling of a holy God. That’s right. The God of this universe desires to live in us through the person of the Holy Spirit. And it is by that Spirit that we have victory. Victory must come through the path of realizing our guilt in the form of sin, turning from that sin in the form of repentance, and receiving atonement through the blood of Jesus. It is only Jesus who can offer atonement. And it is only us who can respond.
