But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 NASB)
So many times Christians like to claim this verse for themselves but not for others. They categorize sinners into groups of sinners like themselves- the ones who do minor sins- and "major" sinners. But that is not what this verse is talking about. Whether we lied to our parents, stole from people, or murdered someone, we are all guilty before the Holy One. God looks at all people the same-condemned. But because The Lord is holy, just, and love, He did not leave us in condemnation. He provided the slain Lamb-Jesus to take away our sin; regardless of how big or small we think it is. It is because of His great love and nothing we have done.
Oh the thought of what sets a person free
Before I could ever love you back
You gave your love to me
Now I see my sentencing reprieve
You offer me your everything
Even though I am still me
Thieves and liars
Murderers and whores
Homosexuals, extortionists
Pedophiles, abortionists
Junkies and rapists
Adulterers and terrorists
Every woman, every man
All ransomed by your love for them
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