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How do we know that sin is a debt?

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Sin is termed a debt in the Bible because it represents what we owe God in terms of perfect obedience, a debt that we are unable to pay.

In Scripture, particularly in Matthew 6:12, sin is referred to as a debt, highlighting our failure to render to God the perfect obedience He demands. This concept of sin as a debt signifies that every transgression incurs a moral and spiritual obligation that we cannot fulfill on our own. Just as failing to pay a financial debt can lead to severe repercussions, our inability to rectify our standing before God due to sin underscores the gravity of our situation. The idea of debt illustrates our reliance on God's grace through Christ for forgiveness and restoration, as we cannot settle this debt through our own efforts or merits.
Scripture References: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 18:23

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Forgive us our debts
Don Bell · May 17, 2009
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