The wonder of Gods forgiveness

Lord, tell me your ways. Show me how to live. Guide me in your truth, and teach me, my God, my Savior. I trust you all day long. Lord, remember your mercy and love that you have shown since long ago. Do not remember the sins and wrong things I did when I was young. But remember to love me always because you are good, Lord. Psalm 25:4-7


Scripture is realistic in its treatment of sin, whether in the believer or unbeliever. It recognizes that sin is a continuing problem, even for the believer. We are not forever done with sin when we are converted, because we never get beyond the reach of temptation. True, we have experienced the joy of forgiveness. We revel in the assurance that our guilt has been removed, but we are nowhere promised exemption from the lure of temptation or the possibility of sinning...

Then how is it possible for a god who hates sin and requires purity to continue having dealings with a sin-prone believer, to say nothing of permitting a deepening intimacy? The answer is that in the death of His Son, provision is made for a cleansing so deep, so radical, so continuous that a believer can walk with God in unbroken communion and deepening fellowship. Our problem is that we want to test God rather than trust in Him. We want to experiment with him rather than rely on him. We're like the boy who tests the doubtful ice, rather than skating confidently where God is leading him. What is our Faith worth if we dont trust completely? It is perfectly natural to trust in our own understandings, to rely on our own strengths, gifts, or talents ( and indeed some modern prophets tell us to do so!) But it is the walk of Faith, to trust his teaching and direction. Give him first place and let him have precedence. This is the "secret" of safe guidance and peaceful progression. Simple dependence upon Him, committing our all to Him, Obeying Him implicitly... This is how to acknowledge Him... In all our ways.