Monday, May 21 Just as through one man sin entered into the world and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because they had all sinned.​—Rom. 5:12.

[GrumpysWife]

Monday, May 21

Just as through one man sin entered into the world and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because they had all sinned.—Rom. 5:12.

 

That verse is repeatedly used in the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? As you study this book with your children or others, you will likely read Romans 5:12 when you discuss God’s purpose for the earth, the ransom, and the condition of the dead—chapters 3, 5, and 6. But how often do you think of Romans 5:12 with regard to your own standing before Jehovah, your actions, and your future prospects? All of us, of course, must face the reality that we are sinners. We make mistakes every day. Yet, we are assured that God remembers that we are made of dust, and he is willing to show us mercy. (Ps. 103:13, 14) Jesus included in the model prayer the request to God: “Forgive us our sins.” (Luke 11:2-4) Hence, we have no reason to dwell on mistakes that God has forgiven. Still, we can benefit from thinking about how he could—and did—forgive us. w16.12 1:1-3

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We imperfect humans should be willing to always give Jehovah our best, because he gave us his best. What was given to us can never be repaid by imperfect humans, so we must use every opportunity to value on the gift and let it make a difference in our lives.