The Colour of Sin

The colour of sin

Is said to be black

But so is the absence of light

In the spectrum of colour

One need not bother

That light is regarded as white

The truth be told

If I could be that bold

Sin does not possess a colour

But by association

Man made a conclusion

And now that colour is a bother

It is however critical

And this might be pivotal

In the Bible sin is regarded as red

Let us go to the scene

of Isaiah 1 verse 18

And see what the prophet there said

Come let us reason

Now is the season

Let’s hear the word of the Lord

Two colours are used

But do not be confused

Underline the word red in the Word

Scarlet and crimson

There is no exemption

Both of these colours denote red

But note the contrast

Don’t let this pass

Go back and see what else was said

Get with the flow

There is wool and snow

These too are also mentioned

It’s not about colour

That should be the bother

But accepting the offer of redemption

This is the key

And I hope that you see

The issue here cannot be colour

But from sin turn

For the Saviour yearn

And him always you should follow

Stewart Russell (c) February 2019