Confession
is the hardest thing for me. At times I am torn between admitting the
wrong and saving face. The battle that we all encounter is common and
well known, but there is a battle that rages within man's soul that is
unknown to many. We all have read the story of David and Bathsheba, a
story of lust, manipulation, murder and coverup. David was carried away
by his desires and deep inside he justified his actions. I believe
David was completely unaware of his sin until it was pointed out after
the fact.
Deceit is by its very nature a hidden enemy. Otherwise, it would not be deceit. David understood this. There is a place in the heart that is hidden even from me. This area of the inner being is where deceit has its talons. It is difficult to understand how sublime and stealthy sin can be when it girds itself in deception. As David writes he touches on this.
The big question is how can I be sure I am not 'convincing myself' I am doing the right thing?
If the Word is able to discern the 'thoughts and intents of the heart', then wouldn't it be logical our mental and spiritual barometer would be calibrated to His standard? IF the Word is a 'lamp unto my feet' and a 'light unto my path', wouldn't it be logical to bring it with us when walking in this darkened world? Wouldn't it be true that it would not only illuminate our daily path, but also illuminate the hidden places of our hearts and thereby assist us in cleaning out the leaven?
The hidden dirt is made known in the Light of His Word.
I hope this short writing brings some light to you and aids you staying in step with the Spirit.
Raymond Gauthier
Deceit is by its very nature a hidden enemy. Otherwise, it would not be deceit. David understood this. There is a place in the heart that is hidden even from me. This area of the inner being is where deceit has its talons. It is difficult to understand how sublime and stealthy sin can be when it girds itself in deception. As David writes he touches on this.
Psalms 32:1 - 5 (NASB) 1 How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered! 2 How blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit! 3 When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away Through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. 5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I did not hide; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD”; And You forgave the guilt of my sin.We understand right and wrong, but the wrong can easily, stealthily be justified. We are told many times to be on our guard. Peter's reason for his letters is to stimulate wholesome thinking. Paul tells us to meditate on things which are pure, to be transformed by renewing our minds. I can't help but think that our mental focus is part of our ultimate behavior and inner attitude. Jesus tells us to keep our eyes straight ahead when plowing in a field. This was not to produce better farmers, but was to illustrate the elementary nature of our everyday walk.
The big question is how can I be sure I am not 'convincing myself' I am doing the right thing?
If the Word is able to discern the 'thoughts and intents of the heart', then wouldn't it be logical our mental and spiritual barometer would be calibrated to His standard? IF the Word is a 'lamp unto my feet' and a 'light unto my path', wouldn't it be logical to bring it with us when walking in this darkened world? Wouldn't it be true that it would not only illuminate our daily path, but also illuminate the hidden places of our hearts and thereby assist us in cleaning out the leaven?
The hidden dirt is made known in the Light of His Word.
I hope this short writing brings some light to you and aids you staying in step with the Spirit.
Raymond Gauthier
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