Deeper Life #166

Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me. Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation.

—Psalm 38:21–22

THE QUESTION IS OFTEN ASKED, “Can a Christian commit a sin?” He certainly can. I mean it is possible. But the sin must be immediately confessed and forgiven; for if a Christian allows that act of sin to remain unresolved, it will lead to the condition of backsliding. An unrepentant Christian perverts all the ways of God and hews out a way for himself. The backslider must have his backslidings healed and be restored, or else he will be lost.

Only those who have the indwelling Spirit of God, who have had the disposition of sin removed and the disposition of holiness implanted, can discern the perfect will of God. As we discover and do God’s will, we are able steadfastly to serve Him until He has finished His purpose in our lives.

Prayer Thought: I need You, Lord, to overcome the temptations that confront me each day. Thank You for sufficient grace and spiritual power!

SUGGESTED READING: Psalm 109