For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious
standard. Romans 3:23
For
everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.
Everyone sins at some time. There are sins of ignorance or
unintentional sins, as we note in Leviticus and Hebrews.
Suppose
you sin by violating one of the LORD's commands. Even if you are unaware
of what you have done, you are guilty and will be punished for your sin. For a
guilt offering, you must bring to the priest your own ram with no defects, or
you may buy one of equal value. Through this process the priest will purify you
from your unintentional sin, making you right with the LORD, and you
will be forgiven. Leviticus 5:17-18
But
only the high priest ever entered the Most Holy Place, and only once a year.
And he always offered blood for his own sins and for the sins the people had committed
in ignorance. Hebrews 9:7
God
overlooked people's ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he
commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him. Acts
17:30
The choices we make can change the way we live…intentionally.
We can choose to live in holiness.
When
you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what
was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that
end in eternal doom. But now you are free from the power of sin and have become
slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in
eternal life. Romans 6:20-22
Of course, your former friends are surprised
when you no longer plunge into the flood of wild and destructive things they
do. So they slander you. But remember that they will have to face God, who will
judge everyone, both the living and the dead. That is why the Good News was
preached to those who are now dead—so although they were destined to die like
all people, they now live forever with God in the Spirit. The end of the world
is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. 1
Peter 4:4-7
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| What will the end of the world look like? Whatever...Be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. |
Peter tells
us… The end of
the world is coming soon. Paul reminds us in Acts of God’s command…repent and turn to him (to God). Repent. Confess your sin to God. He knows all
about you anyway. Just agree with Him that you have sinned—whether in ignorance
or intentional—and want forgiveness.
Prayer
~ Lord God, I hear Your voice calling me...daily to repent for the time is
short before Jesus returns. I hope that I will always bring You joy, honor, and
love—for You are my dearly loved Father.
Daily
Bible Reading: Leviticus
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