In the Bible, we frequently read of people contracting leprosy. This flesh eating bacterial disease caused scarring, disfiguration, and sometimes death by those who suffered from it. Good thing we don’t have to worry about that anymore...right? Actually, the truth might surprise you. Leprosy is still a big problem in many parts of the world. In fact, in 2011, there were 200,000 new cases of the terrible disease.
It’s easy to dismiss leprosy as outdated and ancient... even though it isn’t. Trouble is... some think of sin the same way. Like it’s some old Biblical idea that doesn’t apply in our lives anymore. Unfortunately, sin...or missing the mark... is very much a part of today’s world. Scripture tells us that if we leave sin un-dealt with in our life...scarring happens...pain happens...and we find ourselves drifting further from God’s plan. How do we deal with sin? Confess it to God. Ask Him to forgive us. He promises to give us grace and a fresh start. There may not be a cure for sin... but we do know the cause. Let’s make every decision one that honors God... and we’ll live healthier lives as a result.
