The New Testament word for “repent” means to turn around. There are five steps to turn away from sin and toward God. Each step of the process can be summarized in a particular prayer offered to God. Prayer 1: “God, I am wrong.” Tell God you understand what you did was wrong. Don’t shift the …
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23366 Lord, Thank You for Your Forgiveness
“Yes, I confess my wrongdoing, and I am concerned about my sins.”—Psalms 38:18 “Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts! Wash away my wrongdoing! Cleanse me of my sin!” —Psalms 51:1-2 “…and having been freed from sin, you became enslaved to …
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23364 Have I Sinned Against Others?
By being untruthful? “Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, because we are members of one another.” —Ephesians 4:25 By being envious? “But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.” —James 3:14 By wanting what …
23363 Have I Sinned Against You, God?
“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil. For he repays a person for his work, and according to the conduct of a person, he causes the consequences to find him. Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the …
23362 Righteous Judge of Evil
“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil. For he repays a person for his work, and according to the conduct of a person, he causes the consequences to find him. Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the …
23361 Forgiveness Overview
Focus on asking for forgiveness from God, your Righteous Judge Heavenly Father, You are the Righteous Judge of Evil. “I, the Lord, probe into people’s minds. I examine people’s hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.” —Jeremiah 17:10 …