The television commercials for “All” brand detergent used to mesmerize me when I was a young child. For those reading this who have never seen these commercials, they featured stains, spills, and the like mystically flying away from the clothes they once inhabited. As if by magical incantation, the dirt and grime was exorcised from its host. Were these blemishes being utterly vaporized or simply leaving this dimension to found their own society of stains? Whatever the case, “All” was an amazing product and I knew it would be available whenever my family tarnished its clothing. Hebrews 10, as well as many other scriptures, reminds me that the blood of Christ removes our iniquities. Just as easily as blemishes are lifted from clothing by “All”, even our worst sins are forgiven through Christ. Grace is the central message of the gospel of Christ. Though we face temptation and moments of weakness, Christ continually offers grace.
It is also stated in Hebrews that deliberate sin will lead to judgment by God. The sacrifice of Jesus isn’t a ticket to sin without consequence. Having detergent doesn’t mean I need to jump in every puddle I see. Jesus’ sacrifice is an invitation to a new way to live. As Christians we need to leave a mark on this world that is different from the stains left by sin. We need to proudly express our allegiance to God and our intention to live free from sin. Our purpose as Christians is to express God’s offering of grace through our words, thoughts, actions, and everything that encompasses who we are.
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