Mocking of Sin

"Fools mock at making restitution, but there is goodwill among the upright." Proverbs 14:9

The attitude our society (and even some in the church) has toward sin can be explained in the next few paragraphs of an article by TruthQuest:

We don't like to admit when we sin, because then we have to make amends for it or change our behaviour. So we rationalize that we haven't really sinned at all.

First, we find a better name for it. Sin sounds so old-fashioned. So harsh. Let's call it a "mistake" or a "habit" or a "lapse in judgement." That sounds better.

Next, we build a case to explain why we did it. "Everyone else was doing it." "I didn't think anyone would get hurt." "It wasn't my fault."

Finally, we de-emphasize the fallout. "People are too uptight these days." "They need to stop being so sensitive."

It comes down to a control issue. We don't like being told what to do. We want the freedom to make our own choices. But we fail to understand one thing: We don't control sin. Sin controls us.

Sin is an attitude or behaviour that goes against God's desires. He wants us to be free from the guilt, shame, and consequences of sin. But as long as we refuse to take sin seriously, we'll never experience life the way God desires.