Sin is an act of disobedience and violation of God’s laws. Through the disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the inclination to sin entered the human race. Since then sin, death and hell has afflicted mankind. However, through his death on the cross, our Lord Jesus defeated Satan, overcame death and won pardon and reconciliation for us sinners. We, who have accepted Christ, have been freed from the eternal penalty of sin and hell. Moreover, we have the power to resist sin through the Holy Spirit who dwells within us. Should we fall, we should confess our sins to God and ask forgiveness. Through God’s love and mercy, we are restored to perfect fellowship and communion with Him (1 John 1:9). This Advent, let us strive to make a thorough examination of our lives and repent of all our sins. Genuine repentance requires that we resolve to avoid committing those sins and that our lives are in harmony with our repentance. If we have not done so, let us invite our Lord Jesus to walk with us and seek the guidance of His Holy Spirit in our lives.