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Lisa
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« on: January 09, 2009, 09:20:11 am » |
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Ooh, conviction ... it burns!!!
This passage really made me look at MY life. Am I knowingly sinning? I struggle with my tongue SO much! Why? Why can't I move past this sin? I do it. Realize it as I'm saying devastating words. Then I confess and ask for forgiveness. My desire is to truly repent of this gossip sin. I want to be useful in building up the Lord's kingdom, not tearing it down.
Is this the type of behavior that is making me in a liar. Can God not live in me? Am I abominable to Him? I mean, I know what I am doing, and I do it anyway.
John's words are so clear. This does not leave room for much interpretation, and yet, it's as if 1 John is the epistle that has been lost in churches. Only the "crazies" would believe this and follow these commands. The apathy around us is disgusting, and also frustrating because I see it penetrating my friends and family. I'm recovering of it myself. It is definitely a blessing to be able to surround myself with you and your wisdom and insights, build up and strengthen my defenses, so that I am able to get "back out there" and fight!
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