Today was my day to teach bible study. My scripture reference came from Isaiah 1:12~17. Through the prophet Isaiah the LORD called for the nations of Israel and Judah to repent. Full of wickedness they continued to give sacrifices and offerings to the LORD. The LORD was not pleased with them. HE knew their hearts were corrupt. HE knew their intentions were bogus. Therefore the LORD detested their gifts. Good news is that the LORD offered them a chance to be cleansed of their iniquities. Because of HIS goodness & mercy they would be forgiveness if they devote themselves to the LORD. If only the two nations would turn from their wickedness and trust GOD they would be renewed. I love the scripture that says GOD is the same today, tomorrow and yesterday. The same promise to cleanse us of our sins applies to GOD's people this present day. The difference is back in Isaiah's day the Church wasn't formed yet. There were no baptisms. But they were still given a second chance to be refreshed and renew.
2day we are offered salvation through baptism & by accepting JESUS, believing in our hearts that GOD raised HIM from the dead & confessing w/ our mouths that HE is LORD. GOD has made life simple 4 us. We have 2 STOP taking advantage of HIS goodness & mercy. We continue 2 half step in our devotation 2 GOD. GOD wants our full attention. HE wants us 2 turn from our wickedness. GOD made us so HE knows our hearts. HE knows when we are truly sorry 4 sinning. It takes actions as well. Once we confess our sins we must TURN away from those sins. There is no one that is without sin. Never believe a person when they say they are sinless cause they are lying 2 themselves & GOD especially. Heck I even sin, but I know 2 repent & turn away from the wickedness. GOD is still working on me. I slip up every now & then. We all have & will. But it's good 2 know our FATHER is merciful. Adults ought 2 know whether their actions are wicked or not. If you don't know go in2 prayer & ask GOD 4 wisdom & read your bible as well.
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