A Devotional for such a time as this: A Lifestyle of Sin SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 119:65–72 KEY VERSE: Proverbs 28:13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. We may travel seventy miles per hour in a sixty–five-mile-per-hour speed zone and not be caught by the police. We may not report cash income on our income tax statement and fail to be summoned by the Internal Revenue Service. But we can never fudge on God’s Word and avoid the consequences. God means what He says and says what He means. Although the consequences of sin will vary according to its nature, God hates all sin. Unfortunately, because the consequences of gossip at the office, the lustful look at the shopping mall, or the outburst of temper in the home seem minor, we can develop a lifestyle of disobedience. There may appear to be no repercussions, but all sin disrupts and interferes in our fellowship with Jesus Christ. Our intimacy wanes. Our devotion flickers. Our sense of God’s peace, joy, and love fades. Conversation with Him diminishes. Above all, our hearts are not right with Him. The severest effect of sin is a dulling of our relationship with Christ. If you have sinned against God, humbly acknowledge your sin, receive His forgiveness, and rekindle the heart of your salvation—intimacy with Christ. Lord, forgive me for a lifestyle of disobedience. I humbly acknowledge my sin. I receive Your forgiveness. Rekindle my intimacy with You. Stanley, C. F. (2000). Into His presence (176). Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers. - via Logos 5
Posted on: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:34:15 +0000
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