Sin Is Difficult to Put Away

    I love this scripture; Isaiah1:18-20. Mr. Spurgeon preached from it and said, “God proposes a conference, not to determine IF we are sinners, nor the extent of our sins, but what is to be done about our sins.” We are all sinners, and our sins are deep and double dyed “as scarlet” and “red like crimson:” Sin is so difficult to put away that it is impossible for all but God! And even God cannot put away sin except through the precious blood and obedience of the Son of his love!

    Hebrews 9:26 declares that “He put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.”

    What saith the word? “Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If you be willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land.”

1. Are we willing to own and confess our sins?

1. Are we willing to repent of dead works and self-righteousness?

1. Are we willing to call on God in Christ for his mercy and grace?

1. Are we willing to confess him and bow to him as Lord?

    Then we shall be saved! “But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.” Well, my friend, his word is sure; his blood is sufficient; his promises are sweet; but if we refuse and rebel, his judgments are swift and certain.