Do you only ask God's forgiveness to get rid of your shame, guilt, and fear? Have you come to the end of yourself where you keep asking God for forgiveness but continue doing the same sin?
We're no different.
It's a horrible realization that we only ask God to forgive us because our sins broke our own hearts, and not because we realized we broke HIS heart. 'Yon bang nanghihingi nalang tayo ng kapatawaran para matanggal 'yong guilt sa puso natin? 'Yon bang akala natin kapag nanghingi na tayo ng kapatawaran sa Dios ay FREE na tayo from CONSEQUENCES?
While it is NEVER wrong to ask God for forgiveness (because this is the right thing to do and I believe we commit mistakes each day), if the IDEA of "repentance" is for our selfishness, then that's the real trouble!
Shame on me upon realizing this truth. When we enjoy sin and forget its consequence, our hearts become calloused and eventually this disobedience and unholiness will draw us away from God's presence. Heart check! Are you genuine enough to ask for God's forgiveness and turn away from your sins? Or do you do it because you just want to get rid of shame and guilt?
BINABASA MO ANG
My Testimonies and Learnings
SpiritualProverbs 19:20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
