Sin Isn’t Just About What You Did—It’s About Who You Offended

Post 1 of 3 \\ Psalm 51

David’s words hit hard: “Against you—you alone—I have sinned and done this evil in your sight.” He’s just been exposed for adultery and murder. He’s hurt Bathsheba, Uriah, and the whole kingdom. Yet he says his sin is ultimately against God. How?

Because sin, at its root, isn’t just a horizontal problem. It’s a vertical rebellion. Sin is what happens when we dethrone God and put ourselves in His place. It’s more than breaking a rule—it’s betraying a relationship.

Reflection: When was the last time your heart broke over sin, not just your consequences?

That truth should humble us. It should also change how we repent. Real repentance doesn’t just say, “I messed up.” It says, “Lord, I wounded Your heart. I rejected Your authority. I need Your mercy.”

And here’s the good news: the God we offended is also the God who invites us back. Because of Jesus, sinners can be restored to the very presence we were made for.

Prayer: Lord, I confess that I have sinned against You. Not just in behavior, but in heart. Forgive me, and draw me near.