(~) SINS EATEN BY FISH?
On Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) it is customary for Jews to go to the
ocean, pray, and throw bread crumbs onto the water, for the fish can
symbolically eat their sins. Some people have been known to ask what kind
of bread crumbs should they throw. Rabbi ***** Israel of Boston,
Massachusetts has suggested the following (with tongue firmly in cheek):
For Complex Sins.............................. Multi-Grain
For Sins Committed in Haste ............. Matzah
For Truly Twisted Sins ....................... Pretzels
For Substance Abuse ........................ Poppy Seed
For Committing Arson ........................ Toast
For the Ill-Tempered ........................... Sourdough
For the Silliest ................................... Nut Bread
For Having a Hole Where Your Heart Should Be .. Bagels
For Acting like a Madman ................... Crackers
For Cutting Remarks .......................... Sliced Bread
For Flaunting Wealth in the form of Fancy Cars . Rolls
While it may sound silly to have fish "eat" our sins, it serves to remind
us that people will go to great lengths to try to relieve the guilt of
sin. We all know too well what it feels like to be burdened with sin, to
live with regret, wishing "if only I could do it all over again" and
knowing that we can't.
The solution is found not in fish, but only in Jesus Christ, in his
sacrifice and our willingness to submit to what he has done for us. John
writes:
"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not
in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our
sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
What a beautiful promise that Christians can take comfort in! So hold onto
your bread (make a sandwich!), and turn to Jesus to know the joy of
forgiveness.
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
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