We like to flatter ourselves that we are not like the other sinners. We might do little sins but not the big ones, stealing, adultery, idolatry. But the Ten Words really cover all sins. To some degree, we have sinned in these big ways. Jesus said that to look upon a woman with lust in your heart is to commit fornication. He also said that anger at your brother is murder in the heart.
We erect idols, tell great big little white lies, steal ideas and time and time really is money. We make light of the day of worship. We show disrespect and dishonor to our parents and to others to whom honor is due. We do a lot of these sorts of things.
But thanks be to God that grace and truth come through Jesus Christ. He is the truth and when He reveals these truths to us, we do not have to despair. We cling to Him and plead the blood of Jesus Christ, shed for sinners. And God is faithful and just to forgive repentant sinners. So, let’s be that. Saints, that are repentant, forgiven, sinners.
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