Herodias - Her Promise

Herodias - Her Promise

As negative as it sounds, the lesson or promise learned from Herodias can only be that sin will devour us. If sin always has its way in our lives, it will eventually consume us. There is only one way out: If we abandon our sin and repent, we will find forgiveness and a new life in Christ. He promises to forgive even the most horrific sins, the most depraved lifestyles, the most abandoned behaviors. We may still face the consequences of our sin, but we will no longer have to fear its judgment. With Christ as our mediator, we become as clean as if we had never sinned.

Promises in Scripture

I acknowledged my sin to you
and did not cover up my iniquity.

I said, “I will confess
my transgressions to the LORD”—

and you forgave
the guilt of my sin.

— Psalm 32:5

He does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;

as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

— Psalm 103:10 – 12

Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.

— Isaiah 1:18