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Daily Devotional- June 19, 2025


6/19/25 

Good morning, Beloved, 

1 John 1:8-9 NLT [8] If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. [9] But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 

One of the most humbling acts is the confession of sin and the acknowledgement of breaking God's law. Sin is not "making a mistake. Making a mistake is more like submitting the wrong paper for your class assignment or purchasing a shoe in the wrong size. These do not equate to sin. Sin is a violation of God's law, an offense so vile and disturbing to God, certain sins were biblically punishable by death. In fact, in Romans 6:23, the Bible records that the very price of sin is "death". Trying to be a good person won't change that!  

In the modern era, sin is often taken lightly. Many people don't understand or appreciate its seriousness. Just think for a moment.... Sin was so egregious to God that he flooded the entire Earth. Sin was so horrifying to God, God sent his son, the Lord Jesus Christ as the ultimate payment for it. Jesus incurred the wrath of the Father to redeem His people. He was wounded, pierced, beaten, mocked, cursed out, berated, the crowd cheered as his executioners took pleasure in the heinous brutality of it all....now, his body mangled and was slowly brought to death. THAT'S HOW SERIOUS SIN IS TO GOD!

Get the picture?! So, in view of 1 John 1:8-9, confession of sin is essential, repentance (turning away) from sin is crucial, and the cleansing forgiveness that occurs is ultimate and final. A true Christian, doesn't use grace as a license to sin. A true Christian has the highest adoration for God, living and moving in harmony with his commandments. When transgressions are made, the Christian is sincerely affected and duly committed to running "TO"God with a remorseful heart and "NOT" away from God in rebellion, guilt, and shame. 

Praise God for his mercy and grace!!! Blessed be his name!!! 

It's tight, but it's right! May the Lord give you understanding ! 

Maranatha (The Lord is coming) 
Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone) 

- Grace & Peace 
Pastor Trent

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