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Sunday Psalm Deliberate Sins

Sunday August 8, 2021
 

When we first give our will and life over to the care of God, we often still have a blind spot to our wrongdoing.  We have lived and relied on our own understanding for so long that it has now become a way of life that we find no fault with.  Our lifestyle may even be acceptable to society in general.  However, when our behaviour goes against the teachings of the Bible, we need to become willing to change our ways.  

How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?  Cleanse me from these hidden faults.  Keep your servant from deliberate sins!  Don’t let them control me.  Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.  May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.  (Psalm 19:12-14 NLT)

We may make all kinds of excuses to continue our ungodly behaviour, but the Holy Spirit will consistently make us conscious of any behaviour that is not pleasing to God. Then a choice will have to be made.  If we continue in deliberate sin, we will forfeit our claim to the blessings of God.  If we choose to surrender to God's way, His Holy Spirit will work in us to keep us from doing wrong.  Because Jesus' sacrifice on the cross paid the price for all sin, even deliberate sin, we are promised complete forgiveness when we repent.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.  Brothers and sisters let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. (Matthew 5:8; Galatians 3:15 NIV) 

As we turn from our stubborn ways and choose to follow God’s ways, we will begin to experience the blessings God has promised. 

Dear friends,…..Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.  (Philippians 2:12-13 NLT)


Prayer:  Loving God, Keep me from deliberate sin. I surrender my stubborn will and choose to live according to Your will.  Give me the desire and power to honour You in all I do and say.  Amen

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