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PETER 3:1-14
Christianity
in biblical days used to be exciting and challenging. People feared to offend
God and when they did, they lost their peace and were restless until they had
settled matters. Today, however, many professing believers are not as
God-conscious. They indulge in sin with reckless abandon without their
conscience pricking them. There is no fear of God in their eyes. They fit the
description of those who have 'seared their conscience with a hot iron' so they
do not react against sin any longer.
To be at the point where a Christian is sinning and doesn't feel his conscience is very dangerous. Obviously it starts with ignoring certain sins and sweeping them under the carpet. 'Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of man is set to do evil.' not receiving an immediate punishment for sin has led many to return to their vomit and drink sin like water. In the process they deaden their conscience to any feelings of guilt.
If you feel at ease when you tell a lie or cheat, then something is wrong somewhere. If your conscience no longer bothers you about wrongdoing, go back to the cross and ask to be born again, again. 2 Corinthians 13:5 says: “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Prove yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless indeed you are disqualified.”
This calls for daily examination. It is a deliberate act to keep you in check. The King is coming unannounced, like a thief in the night. If he meets you in sin-unconfessed sin-can you go with him? Henceforth, resolve to leave no sin unconfessed. Before going to bed, settle it with the Lord. Release all who have offended you and keep your heart pure and your hands clean. During the day, if you sin, stop right there and confess before God. Your right attitude will determine your readiness for the coming King.
To be at the point where a Christian is sinning and doesn't feel his conscience is very dangerous. Obviously it starts with ignoring certain sins and sweeping them under the carpet. 'Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of man is set to do evil.' not receiving an immediate punishment for sin has led many to return to their vomit and drink sin like water. In the process they deaden their conscience to any feelings of guilt.
If you feel at ease when you tell a lie or cheat, then something is wrong somewhere. If your conscience no longer bothers you about wrongdoing, go back to the cross and ask to be born again, again. 2 Corinthians 13:5 says: “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Prove yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless indeed you are disqualified.”
This calls for daily examination. It is a deliberate act to keep you in check. The King is coming unannounced, like a thief in the night. If he meets you in sin-unconfessed sin-can you go with him? Henceforth, resolve to leave no sin unconfessed. Before going to bed, settle it with the Lord. Release all who have offended you and keep your heart pure and your hands clean. During the day, if you sin, stop right there and confess before God. Your right attitude will determine your readiness for the coming King.
MEMORIZE:
MATTHEW 24:44 -Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an
hour when you do not expect Him.
