Anyone, then, who knows the good he
ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins. Jas. 4.17
For me, this is a clear definition of sin. When I
know what I must do, but fail to do it, choosing instead to act to the
contrary, then I sin. I have been in situations where I have known that what I
might do is sinful, yet I have gone ahead and done it. How wilful is this? Or
is it my human frailty in giving in to the weakness of the flesh?
When “the sin” is over I am remorseful – but I
believe God is forgiving. Yet this does not help because, deep inside me, I do
not want to give in to the sin. I am disappointed when I do.
I also realise that I cannot achieve my own
perfection. If I could, I would have no need for Christ’s sacrifice for me. And
so, I reconcile myself to knowing that I sin. I will still give of my utmost to
try and avoid sinning, but when I falter and fall, I will straightway come to
Him. I will confess my sin and humbly seek His forgiveness. I will look to Him
to lead me on as I give myself afresh to His way.
I pray I will grow in this. As I’m faced with a
choice between good and not-so-good may I recognise what is good, and do it.
Lord
God,
I
thank You for the realisation that I cannot save myself from sin. I thank You
for the atoning sacrifice of my Lord Jesus. I wish, however, to please You in
following the way of good. I ask Your help in this. May Your Holy Spirit be
ever present to help and guide me. Please give me startling reminders of Your
love whenever I am tempted to stray. Thank You. Amen.
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