… A person who sins is refusing to accept the love which our Father wishes to pour out upon him or her. Sin says no to love.

Sin is tragic because it is the only thing which can prevent us from reaching our eternal happiness. Unfortunately, sin not only harms the sinner but also impedes the Lord’s divine life and love being poured out upon the whole body of Christ.

On the other hand, the Lord’s statutes are directives enabling us to receive God’s love. They are also the avenues leading us to our eternal salvation.

Listen to the tenderness in Jesus’ words as he says; ‘It is mercy I desire and not sacrifice.’ I have come to call, not the self-righteouos, but sinners.” (Matt 9:13)