When we begin a searching and fearless moral inventory, we often list the obvious things we know that are not in keeping with God's will. If the inventory is to be a fearless and moral one, we need to allow ourselves to look at those events in our life which we have chosen to keep hidden in the darkness of our soul. These are usually events that caused us to feel guilt and shame and which we want to keep hidden from others.
Because of our fear of Step 5, completing an all-inclusive moral inventory is intimidating for it means revealing those things we have kept hidden to another human being.
The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness like those long dead. So my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is dismayed. (Psalm 143:3-4 NIV)
The enemy of our soul wants us to live in fear and keep the things that cause us pain hidden. We will sink under the weight of guilt if we choose to allow these events to remain in the darkness of our soul. Jesus came into the world as a light so that those who believe in Him will not stay in darkness.
I came into this world as a light. I came so that everyone who believes in me will not stay in darkness. (John 12:46 ERV)
Prayer: Lord Jesus, Please help me to make a truthful moral inventory so I can be free from the accusations of the evil one. I believe that You are the light of the world and I want to walk in the light as You are in the light. Amen
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