Self-Condemnation

No one condemns me more than I do myself. I am sure that is probably true with the majority of us. No matter how much I think others would condemn me, their condemnation pales in comparison to mine. Now, I am not talking about sins that we think of as heinous and deplorable. What I am talking about is any sin; GOD sees sin as sin, and no one condemns me for my sins more than I do.

Do you find yourself there? Do you think you have to be perfect for GOD to really love you? I think we all feel that way from time to time. However, the truth is that even while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us. GOD loved us, when we were the vilest of sinners, enough to send His Son to die for our sins; that is LOVE.

Today's word is 1 John 3:20, NIV, which reads, "If our hearts condemn us, we know that GOD is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything."

GOD knows EVERYTHING. We can try to cover it up, but GOD knows. We can try to justify it, but GOD knows. We can try to sugarcoat it, but GOD knows. We can try to convince ourselves that it is okay, but GOD KNOWS. And, once we realize that GOD knows, we begin to condemn ourselves. BUT...

But, if we will truly repent and turn from our sins, GOD will forgive us. He is greater than our sins and greater than our hearts that condemn us. It is He, and He alone that can cleanse us and mend our hearts. We will all fail from time to time. We will all make huge blunders and sins from time to time. However, if you are GOD'S child, and IF you will ask His forgiveness and turn from your sin, He will forgive. And, we can rid ourselves of our self-condemnation.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T