Monday, May 14, 2007
EXODUS 32 (The Message)
Exodus 32
Notice how Aaron tries to justify his actions -- "I was forced into it. I had no choice."
Moses, on the other hand, in verses 31-32, takes responsibility for the Israelites' sins "If you cannot forgive them, hold me accountable for their sins."
What does God hold us to in our lives? Justification of our wrongs or complete and total repentance?
We know the answer, of course. But how often, when we sin, do we try to justify it ... to God, to others, and to ourselves? Are we not showing a lack of trust in God's grace and love for us when we do that?
Notice how Aaron tries to justify his actions -- "I was forced into it. I had no choice."
Moses, on the other hand, in verses 31-32, takes responsibility for the Israelites' sins "If you cannot forgive them, hold me accountable for their sins."
What does God hold us to in our lives? Justification of our wrongs or complete and total repentance?
We know the answer, of course. But how often, when we sin, do we try to justify it ... to God, to others, and to ourselves? Are we not showing a lack of trust in God's grace and love for us when we do that?
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