Friday, December 19, 2014

Words Are Not Enough




“If a person cannot go to God, it is because he has something secret which he does not intend to give up— he may admit his sin, but would no more give up that thing than he could fly under his own power. It is impossible to deal sympathetically with people like that. We must reach down deep in their lives to the root of the problem, which will cause hostility and resentment toward the message. People want the blessing of God, but they can’t stand something that pierces right through to the heart of the matter.” CHAMBERS

It is one thing to confess our sin and another to repent of our sin.  Although you may think it difficult to admit that you have sinned to God, confession does not mean a behavior change.  To repent is to have a change of heart.  Repentance comes from godly sorrow and a realization that you have not just done something wrong, but have sinned against a holy God.  Making your children say they are sorry does not mean that they are sorry.  Sincere sorrow comes from the heart .. a change of heart. (2 Corinthians 7:10) “For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.” Don’t fool yourself into thinking that words are enough … confession and repentance are spiritual acts of the heart. ELGIN

Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)

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