Sorrow For Sin

Sorrow For Sin

If we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins . . .” The biggest word in Scriptures just might be that two letter one, if. For confessing sins—admitting failure—is exactly what prisoners of pride refuse to do.

“Me a sinner? Oh sure, I get rowdy every so often, but I’m a pretty good ol’ boy.”

“Listen, I’m just as good as the next guy. I pay my taxes. . . .”

Justification. Rationalization. Comparison. . . . They sound good. They sound familiar. They even sound American. But in the kingdom, they sound hollow. . . .

When you get to the point of sorrow for your sins, when you admit that you have no other option, . . . then cast all your cares on him for he is waiting.

The Applause of Heaven