In the complexity of life there are many challenges facing mankind.    Perhaps one of the gravest is sin.    Sin is taken for granted; simply a drink of water.   Yet, it is what separates mankind from God.   To believe forgiveness is absolute, is contrary to Gods plan.   Fear of the Lord surpasses all understanding, it is in that, that peace abounds.  In the book of Sirach Chapter 25 verses 10-11:

10)”He who finds wisdom is great indeed, but not greater than he who fears the Lord.”

11)”Fear of the Lord surpasses all else, its possessor is beyond compare.”

Whereas, the gravity of sin has lost its merit, we can find the truth in Sirach chapter 23 verses 16-21

16)” Two types of men multiply sins, a third, draws down wrath; for burning passion is a blazing fire, not to be quenched till it burns itself out:

A man given to sins of the flesh, who never stops until the fire breaks forth;

17)The rake to whom all bread is sweet and who is never through till he dies;

18)And the man who dishonors his marriage bed and says to himself,’who can see me?’    Darkness surrounds me, walls hide me; no one sees me; why should I fear to sin?’   Of the Most High he is not mindful.

19)fearing only the eyes of men; He does not understand that the eyes of the Lord, ten thousand times brighter than the sun, observe every step a man takes and peer into hidden corners.

20)He who knows all things before they exist still knows them all after they are made.

21)Such a man will be punished in the streets of the city; when he least expects it,  he will be apprehended.”