ASSUMPTION
Sin as Missing the Mark
Sin is redefined not as a moral transgression, but as a failure to believe in and assume the desired state of being. It is 'missing the mark' of one's goal…
Related Bible passages
- John 8:24
- Matthew 1:21
- John 8:24
Related ideas
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Sons Of The Most High
To sin means to miss the mark, so what he is saying is that unless you believe you already are what you want to be, you will never be it. Would you like to be secure? Then say to yourself and yourself alone: “Unless I believe I am secure I will die in my sins. I will continue to believe I am insecure; thereby missing my goal in life.” Unless you can believe “I am secure,” even though there is not one thing to support it, you will die in your sin and never feel secure, for the name of God is I AM and besides I AM there is no other.
Sin is redefined not as a moral transgression, but as a failure to believe in and assume the desired state of being. It is 'missing the mark' of one's goal or aspiration by continuing to identify with the undesired state.
You Can Forgive Sin
Now what is sin? Sin means “missing the mark,” missing the road, “missing the goal” in life. If you haven’t a mark you can’t sin. If you have a goal in this world and do not realize it and miss it, then you have sinned. So his purpose is to show man how not to sin in this world. No condemnation. Tell me you sin – tell me your goal, and I will tell you God’s word.
Neville redefines 'sin' not as a moral transgression, but as the failure to achieve one's desired goal or objective in life. It is 'missing the mark' of what one intends to be or experience. Jesus' purpose is to teach man how to achieve his goals, thus 'not sinning'.