"Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin." Hosea 8:11. Our intent can even become sin unto us. Throughout Old Testament history, altars had been raised so that sacrifices could be offered to other gods. These people clearly understood the purpose of the altar, and they also understood God's rejection of the altar. The altar was erected so that a god other than Jehovah could be worshipped. Why would any people choose to serve a god other than the true and living God? The altar was erected so that they might sin. As a result, the altar had become sin unto them. The knowledge of that which is evil should always be avoided. If not, that which we know to be sin will become sin for us. Our lives are to be ordered accordilng to the divine revelation of the Almighty. Never should the devil be invited into our lives. The devil brings sin. Sin cannot be present in one's relationship with God. Sin is to avoided because of the tremendous power that it possesses. We are always to do what is good and pleasing in the eyes of our God. If we seek to sin, then we will sin. Our intention will always determine our action. When the intent arises, flee as one fleeing from a horrific storm. Destruction sits upon the horizon of our making altars to sin.
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