Wednesday with Jesus

Dear Bretheren in Christ,

“Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.” — Ecclesiastes 8:11

One dangerous attitude in spiritual life is presumption — the careless thinking that says:
“God is merciful.”
“God will forgive me anyway.”
“One more sin does not matter.”
This is not true repentance. It's 'Sin of Presumption'.
It is taking the mercy of God lightly.

At first, sin troubles the conscience. The heart feels guilty and prayer becomes difficult. But when conviction is repeatedly ignored, the heart slowly becomes hard. Sin no longer feels serious.

God is indeed full of mercy. Christ welcomes every sinner who truly repents. But His mercy is not permission for careless living.
A loving child does not intentionally wound his father simply because the father is kind.
The longer sin is entertained, the harder repentance becomes.
Therefore we must come quickly to God with humility whenever we fail. A soft and repentant heart is precious before God.

A patient continued unhealthy habits saying,
“The doctor will heal me anyway.” Soon his sickness became severe.
The problem was not the doctor’s kindness, but the patient’s careless attitude. God’s mercy should lead us to repentance, not carelessness.

Prayerful regards,
a. p. george achan
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