There is a common misconception that believers should be
perfect. Pretending to have our life in order, many of us wear a happy face and
speak words that sound acceptable. At times we’re ashamed to admit our
shortcomings, as if they should not exist. Salvation through Jesus, however,
doesn’t change the fact that sin is present in our life. When we’re born again,
God forgives us and sees us as righteous. Yet our battle with sin continues
till we arrive in heaven.
In fact, striving for perfection actually can be a trap that
pulls us away from living a godly life. Functioning in this way is a form of
relying on our own abilities. Jesus said that He came to heal the spiritually
sick because they recognized their weakness. With an awareness of our
inadequacy comes the realization of our need for Him.
The world sees successful individuals as powerful and
self-sufficient, but Jesus doesn’t care about these qualities. Instead, He
wants people to be aware of their own brokenness. This is the foundation for
godliness.
We should accept our neediness and seek God passionately.
Doing so allows the following attributes to develop: a hunger for God’s Word,
faithful service, deepening trust, and decision-making based upon principle
rather than preference. Patiently and mercifully, God matures us.
Be careful not to cover up your sins in order to look like a
“good Christian.” Without recognition and confession of our sin, we are unable
to rely fully on God. It is only with this awareness that we can passionately
seek Him, obey in His strength, and repent when we miss the mark.
Thought for today:
Do I make use of confession and if so do I earnestly seek to repent?
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