The Bible describes God as Light. This characterization represents perfection. God has revealed Himself to the whole of mankind just as the light of the sun is broadcast over the whole earth. The sin of man is thereby revealed to each of us.
We are guilty of sin because of the direct imputation of Adam’s sin. Furthermore, we are guilty because of the sinful nature, which is transmitted through the generations that leads to the personal sins of every man. The more Light received; the more sin is revealed. God’s Son stated, “Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil” (John 3:19). It is as if we are ashamed of what we see in ourselves and run away from the light of day, and try to hide in the darkness of night. That instinct alone reveals the knowledge of sin. If even we do not like to see ourselves exposed, it is fairly easy to understand God’s estimation of us. Some men may not know all the details of the Bible or understand God’s offer of help, but every man knows his own sinfulness. If he rejects what light he has received in the revelation of himself as compared to God, his condemnation is sure (Romans 1:20-28). There is no-one righteous, no not one (Romans 3:9-19). All mankind is under the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2).
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