Salt,
It is not simply a choice to act on temptation, it is a choice to dishonor God. It is saying that God is not in control, I am, and even tho I know this is wrong, I am doing it anyway.
Wow - that really hit home...
I've often said, but what about God ?!
when I have been tempted to do what I know is wrong for me.
Today - I wanted to call my sister and let her know how badly I am feeling about myself. I couldn't do it, because ... I know that I am ashamed. I don't want her to know or feel my shame...
My next thought was, this is what sin is and does to you. Wants you to hide in your fears. I accepted that as truth and choose not to call her.
For that would take "responsibility"///
And I fear I have no ability to respond... even to myself.
Thank you for your TRUTH and your post.
Maybe tomorrow I will have the responsibility necessary to reach out and be honest with God and someone who loves me.
In earnest hope,
Tenstar
Quoting: TenStar'd I tried to say this before but I think it was misconstrued.
Your sin is your own. Its yours. You cannot give it away by talking about it.
God forgives you of your sin. But it is still yours. You committed the sin, after all. It will always be there until you deal with it.
When people go off to live a hermits life, or take a vow of silence, or however else separate themselves from others, it is to deal with their sin.
In solitude, without human contact, even the smallest thing reminds us of the pain we inflicted on others. Solitude provides a life review without having to die.
After a time, that thing you did, that sin, becomes abhorrent. It causes a fundamental change. The sin ultimately affords one to grow in a positive way.
