Original Sin

I swear there is no sin that is original! They all seem to revolve around the same things year after year after year. 

ANGER      STEALING       GREED      MURDER      COVETING   

 IMPROPER USE OF POWER       LUST      SLOTH       PRIDE       WRATH

However, mankind in his "unnatural" state has proven just how creative he can be. If there is a new invention, someone will soon figure out how to use it for some "evil under the sun."  And as original as the method maybe, it will always go back to the same list of evils. They are the common lot of man, Fortunately, most of us learn to control our actions.

"Lord of the Flies" portrays a dismal story of British boys ability to govern themselves. St Augustine taught that man is born sinful - with a built-in urge to do bad things and to disobey God, stemming from "Adam and Eve's rebellion" in the Garden of Eden.

But Restoration truths debunk the myth of original sin and I am grateful for that! Something wonderful takes place when you live a life filled with positive affirmations of who you are!

I am a child of God.

I am a beloved daughter of Heavenly Parents 

with a divine nature and destiny.

I am a beloved son of God and 

He has a work for me to do.

All human beings - male and female - are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of Heavenly Parents, and, as such, each has 

a divine nature and destiny.