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Deliberate Sins

Tuesday June 4, 2024

 Sometimes we have a blind spot to our wrong doing.  We have lived and relied on our own understanding for years and now it has 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 teaching 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 we have to make a choice.  If  we continue in deliberate sin, we will not prosper, and we will forfeit our claim to the blessing of God.  If we choose to surrender to God's way, His Holy Spirit will work in us from doing wrong.  Because Jesus' sacrifice on the cross paid the price for all sin, even deliberate sins, we are assured of 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 sins. I surrender my stubborn will and choose for Your will for my life.  Give me the desire and power to honour You in all I say and do. Amen

 

 

 

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