Sin.

Romans_3-23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God

Text:

1 John 3:4-8
Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Introduction:

Sin is deadly. It is transgressing the law of God. It is lawlessness, disobedience or unbelief and failure in one’s duty.
Romans 6:22-23
But now being made free…