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Step Four Searching, Fearless, And Moral

Sunday July 24, 2022

We are not very far into our recovery program when we come face to face with Step Four which asks us to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.  We are asked to consider our thoughts, motives, and behaviour, sort out what we see as right, what we see as wrong, and what our part was in all our actions.  It doesn’t sound fearless to us.  We hear many different messages in our society about what is morally right and wrong and it often leaves us confused.  How are we to approach not only this step but our life in the light of moral principles?

Who gets to decide what is right and wrong?  The obvious answer would be that the one who knows everything should make that call.  God is the one who has set the world in place and has given us life and breath.  God knows the end from the beginning and God has been careful to tell us what is good and what is harmful.  Thankfully it's all written down for us in the Bible.  We only view things in a short space of time and often our emotions, in any set of circumstances, clouds our judgment.  Without a reliable source to help us, we would be in trouble again and again.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT) 

Truthfully, for most of us the real problem is not being fully aware of what is morally right or wrong and just wanting to do what is right in our own eyes.  God is ready and willing to help us want to do what is right in His eyes.  God truly is an amazing God into whose care we can safely put our will and our life.

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.  (Philippians 2:13 NLT)

Prayer:  Loving God, Please help me to take an honest look at my life and see where I fall short of doing what is right and good.  Help me to see where my own stubborn self-will caused problems.  Fill me with grace so I can begin to live in a new way, starting today.  Amen

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