Posts Tagged ‘confession’
A Heartfelt Apology
I have had to apologize many times in my life. I used to think an apology was a sign of weakness. I have since learned that it is actually a sign of strength – especially if is heartfelt and real. I’ve definitely been the recipient of a hollow apology. I’ve also been the giver of…
Read MoreGrace Purification
I know what it’s like to get my hands dirty. I grew up working on our mini farm and working with my Pappy on the farm. One of my least favorite things was to clean out the barn stalls. We had used hay on the floor of the stall to make it “clean” and warm…
Read MoreInternal And External Purity
It is often very obvious if someone is externally pure and genuine. The problem is, external purity can be faked and “made up”. Internal purity, on the other hand, is not always obvious by regular observation. Purity is important element of trust because it represents truth, honor and honesty among other character qualities. Purity is…
Read MoreConfession
I was taught years ago that confession was agreement with the Lord about my sin. It’s a bit more than that. I believe that my confession is ownership of my sin. Confession is admission and acknowledgment of something that I’ve done that is wrong. Confession is a word to describe a formal profession of my…
Read MoreUnintentional Sin
I have to confess that I’ve been guilty of unintentional sin as well as intentional sin. Don’t misunderstand – they both are sins. I have been a lawbreaker before – unintentionally. If I had gotten busted, I would have had to pay the penalty for the law that I unintentionally broke. This is probably where…
Read MoreAroma
I’m really struggling to grasp the practices of burnt offerings as I started reading in Leviticus this morning. I am disgusted with the thoughts of having to take a young bull, goat or bird and kill it to cover my sin before God. I’m heard these instructions before, so it’s not new material to me.…
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