Why We Need the Ransom - THE RANSOM PROVIDES FORGIVENESS

 We need the ransom in order to be forgiven of our sins. Every imperfect human commits sins, whether in word or in deed. (Read Ecclesiastes 7:20.) Some sins are especially serious. For example, the crimes of adultery and of murder were punishable by death under the Mosaic Law. (Leviticus 20:10; Numbers 35:30, 31) Many sins, of course, are not as serious as that; nevertheless, they are still sins. For example, the psalmist David said; "I will guard my step to avoid sinning with my tongue." (Psalm 39:1) Yes, at times, even our speech can be sinful. - JAMES 3:2. 

Think about your past words and actions. Have you said things to others that you wish you could take back? Have you made mistakes that you regret? No doubt, your answer to both questions is yes. The Bible states: "If we make the statement, "We have no sin," we are misleading ourselves and the truth is not in us." - 1 JOHN 1:8. 

The ransom provides a sound basis for Jehovah to forgive our sins. (Ephesians 1:7) However, this does not mean that Jehovah simply overlooks our offenses, as if they do not matter to him. Sin does matte to Jehovah. (Isaiah 59:2) His perfect justice requires that there be a basis for forgiveness. 

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