Verse(s) for Week March 12-17, 2008
All Are Sinners
1 John 1:8-10 "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. "
Everyone is a sinner. If we confess that we don’t sin, then we are lying not only to others, but also to ourselves. I know quite a few people that pretend that they aren’t sinners. They sit in judgment of others with their noses in the air and a haughty attitude. However, in these verses God says that they are a liar. They are lying to themselves and everyone around them.
Once we realize that we are sinners, we are to confess those sins to God. He is just waiting for our confessions. He cannot forgive if we don’t confess. Those sins that are unforgiven are those that are not confessed. He is waiting to forgive and to cleanse us. When we confess our sins, He not only forgives us of those sins; but He also cleanses us from ALL unrighteousness.
Unrighteousness and sin means separation from God. It means having no one to depend on but yourself. I don’t know about you, but I have let myself down so many times that at times I lose faith in myself. God, on the other hand, has never let me down. He is always there to forgive me, lead me and guide me. I thank God that He never gives up on me. I can’t say that for myself.
There have been many times when I get disgusted with myself and give up on myself. Many times I could just sit down and never move until I die. I get tired of fighting and battling the sinful nature inside of myself. I feel sometimes like I am fighting a losing battle with myself. But, God doesn’t give up on me. He always pulls me up to my feet, brushes me off, and helps me along the way. He never fails to forgive me and always continues to love me. I know He does. I can feel His love.
If you have unconfessed sin, no matter how trivial – no matter how large you think it is, please take the time to ask God’s forgiveness today. He is waiting to hear your words. He is waiting to hear you confess. He is anxious to cleanse you for ALL unrighteousness.
God bless you in your confessions.
Linda Sedrick Pearson
1 John 1:8-10 "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. "
Everyone is a sinner. If we confess that we don’t sin, then we are lying not only to others, but also to ourselves. I know quite a few people that pretend that they aren’t sinners. They sit in judgment of others with their noses in the air and a haughty attitude. However, in these verses God says that they are a liar. They are lying to themselves and everyone around them.
Once we realize that we are sinners, we are to confess those sins to God. He is just waiting for our confessions. He cannot forgive if we don’t confess. Those sins that are unforgiven are those that are not confessed. He is waiting to forgive and to cleanse us. When we confess our sins, He not only forgives us of those sins; but He also cleanses us from ALL unrighteousness.
Unrighteousness and sin means separation from God. It means having no one to depend on but yourself. I don’t know about you, but I have let myself down so many times that at times I lose faith in myself. God, on the other hand, has never let me down. He is always there to forgive me, lead me and guide me. I thank God that He never gives up on me. I can’t say that for myself.
There have been many times when I get disgusted with myself and give up on myself. Many times I could just sit down and never move until I die. I get tired of fighting and battling the sinful nature inside of myself. I feel sometimes like I am fighting a losing battle with myself. But, God doesn’t give up on me. He always pulls me up to my feet, brushes me off, and helps me along the way. He never fails to forgive me and always continues to love me. I know He does. I can feel His love.
If you have unconfessed sin, no matter how trivial – no matter how large you think it is, please take the time to ask God’s forgiveness today. He is waiting to hear your words. He is waiting to hear you confess. He is anxious to cleanse you for ALL unrighteousness.
God bless you in your confessions.
Linda Sedrick Pearson
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