In certain situations, when our behaviour is challenged, we are quick to try and justify ourselves. If we are challenged for doing wrong, we justify it by saying, “This is just the way I am.” We justify anger by saying “He or she made me mad.” We justify being rude by saying “I just speak my mind.” Sometimes we are unwilling to see the exact nature of our wrongs.
Suppose we claim we are without sin. Then we are fooling ourselves. The truth is not in us. But God is faithful and fair. If we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins. He will forgive every wrong thing we have done. He will make us pure. (1 John 1:8-9 NIRV)
I, the Lord, am the one speaking to you. Come, let’s discuss this. Even if your sins are as dark as red dye, that stain can be removed and you will be as pure as wool that is as white as snow. (Isaiah 1:18 ERV)
God has given me a special gift, and that is why I have something to say to each one of you. Don’t think that you are better than you really are. You must see yourself just as you are. Decide what you are by the faith God has given each of us. (Romans 12:3 ERV)
Prayer: Gracious God, Help me to see myself as I truly am and resolve not to justify my wrong behaviour. I want to be transformed in my mind so that I no longer am captive to self-justification. Amen
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