Sunday, April 30, 2006
Please forgive me - Brian Adams
In the past few posts (including the comments), i've been hitting out at different people - those who verbally abuse others, those who are inconsiderate, those who bully the old and weak, those who are "close-minded", those who cling on to power etc.
Well, i'm not taking anything i say back.
It's just that today i'm reminded from God's words that i may be no better than them. Just as bad, i guess.
I remember once when i took some of me youths to the highest point in the church building back in PJ (and i'm glad some of them still remember it). I asked them if i threw down my Doc Marts boots (8-eyelet, US size 9) and my small bunch of keys at the same time, which would hit the ground first? Most assumed the heavier boot will. Both flew off the roof at the same time - and both hit the ground at the same time!!! (To be honest, i knew the theory but for a split second, i almost doubted. It was wif great relief that the theory was proven in practice!).
The lesson behind that is that when it comes to our salvation, all sin is just as bad in God's eyes. It doesn't matter if our sins are "big" or "small" - we all need forgiveness.
If i had appeared self-righteous in some of my previous views and thoughts, lemme just say that i know i am in need of forgiveness - for i am oso a sinner.
And i'm thankful that God will always be ready to forgive and give me another chance.
Thank you, Lord.
Well, i'm not taking anything i say back.
It's just that today i'm reminded from God's words that i may be no better than them. Just as bad, i guess.
I remember once when i took some of me youths to the highest point in the church building back in PJ (and i'm glad some of them still remember it). I asked them if i threw down my Doc Marts boots (8-eyelet, US size 9) and my small bunch of keys at the same time, which would hit the ground first? Most assumed the heavier boot will. Both flew off the roof at the same time - and both hit the ground at the same time!!! (To be honest, i knew the theory but for a split second, i almost doubted. It was wif great relief that the theory was proven in practice!).
The lesson behind that is that when it comes to our salvation, all sin is just as bad in God's eyes. It doesn't matter if our sins are "big" or "small" - we all need forgiveness.
If i had appeared self-righteous in some of my previous views and thoughts, lemme just say that i know i am in need of forgiveness - for i am oso a sinner.
And i'm thankful that God will always be ready to forgive and give me another chance.
Thank you, Lord.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9
1 John 1:9
# posted by imissw : 3:18:00 pm
