Since the garden of Eden, the consequences of sin have left people in agony. Guilt has become like a nightmare that won’t go away, often overwhelming your soul. Meanwhile, shame isn’t far behind, leaving a trail of disappointment, embarrassment, and tattered reputations in its wake. If this wasn’t enough, the fear of punishment and rejection bombard an individual’s mind, wishing they did not partaken in sin.
Regardless of how moral you claim to be, everyone has had a 2 Samuel 11 moment. One second you are thinking about others, then boredom leads to idleness, from here aimless wandering leads your heart into the presence of sin. These momentary lapses in judgments are common, except the time they last. The sooner a person comes to their senses, the softer the blow you have to endure. However, if you choose to go on a binge of rebellion like King David, adultery, lying and murder will flush your legacy right down the toilet.
When a man after God’s own heart sins, 1 Samuel 16:7, no one is exempt from the power of temptation. Psalm 38:1-11 serves as a confessional for David, describing the pain sin has left behind within his soul. This crippling state should inspire Christians to follow the words of 1 Peter 5:8-9, who also struggled with this pain, swallowing his pride after publicly denying Jesus 3 times. Submit to God, resist the devil and the pain of sin can become a distant memory, James 4:7-8.
by Jay Mankus
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