The text discusses the concepts of sin and error, clarifying their definitions and how they relate to each other. It states that although the Bible defines what sin is and states that a child of God cannot sin, many believers still engage in sinful behavior, whether knowingly or unknowingly. The Holy Spirit, as conveyed by the apostle John, defines sin as transgression or iniquity, which is the violation of a principle, law, or rule set by someone in a position of authority, whether divine or earthly.

The text emphasizes that God has clearly defined principles for his people, as outlined in the Holy Scriptures. These principles serve as the divine rules for citizens of the heavenly kingdom who live on earth. Just as a citizen living in a foreign country must adhere to the laws of their home country, heavenly citizens living on earth are subject to both heavenly and earthly rules, as long as the earthly rules do not contradict the heavenly rules or the teachings of God. Despite living on earth, heavenly citizens are considered foreigners and strangers, as their true home is the heavenly realm. However, because the earth was given to the children of men and not the children of God, the world may not accept or recognize them.

In conclusion, the text underscores the distinction between sin and error, stating that while all sin is considered error, not all errors are classified as sins. It highlights the need for believers to understand the divine principles in order to avoid transgressing them. Additionally, it highlights the dual obedience required from heavenly citizens, who must follow both heavenly and earthly rules, as long as they align with the teachings of God. The text encourages believers to remain steadfast in their heavenly citizenship, even if their true home is not recognized by the world.

This is the law divine for the God’s sons

God's Covenant

“1 You shall have no other gods before me.
2 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not worship them or give them service; for I am the Lord your God, the jealous God, who visits the iniquity of the fathers on the children of thousands who hate me, and shows mercy to the third and fourth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.
3 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.
4 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall work and do all your work. But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God; you shall not do any work, you, nor your son, nor your daughter, your manservant, nor your maidservant, nor your cattle, nor any stranger from your gates within; for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.
5 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God gives you.
6 You shall not murder.
7 You shall not commit adultery.
8 You shall not steal.
9 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
10 You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that belongs to your neighbor. Exodus 20:3-17.

Oli Prestes
Missionary