Why Every Sin Is a 'Gateway' Sin.
BY DAN DELZELL , SPECIAL TO CP
Marijuana is widely regarded as a "gateway" drug, which leads some users
to experiment with more serious drugs. In a similar way, every time we sin
against God's commands, we commit a "gateway" sin. That is to say, our sin often
leads us to engage in other types of sinful behavior.
Sin becomes a gateway for the human soul to receive "the stuff of hell"
rather than "the stuff of heaven." Just consider how this plays out in everyday
life. A sinful thought makes it easier to spend more time dwelling on unholy
things. Sinful words make it easier to become even more unrighteous in the way
we speak. And sinful deeds become a gateway to various types of sinful
behavior.
In that sense, we never really live a "neutral" spiritual life even for a
moment. We are either "flowing down the river" of sinful desires, or we are
flowing in the wellspring of God's living water. And the most miserable people
on the planet are those who know the Lord, and yet still pursue certain sins
with premeditation. It feels like you are trying to go in two opposite
directions. No wonder such behavior produces deep agony and restlessness within
the soul of a believer. (see Psalm 32:1-5)
The ultimate "gateway" sin is unbelief. This sin opens the floodgates for
every other sin under the sun. And so when a person repents of his sin and
trusts Christ for salvation, the "gateway" of unbelief is closed, and the flood
of God's living water comes rushing into the soul. Belief in Jesus as Savior is
the only gateway to a relationship with your Creator. (see John 14:6) This
connection with the Lord through faith brings forgiveness of sins, eternal life,
and a friendship with God. What could be better? Christian Post.
