intentional disobedience
On Monday of this week I was faced with another obedience decision.
I could choose truth or careless indifference to the truth.
While God was making my choice clear … at the same time Satan was doing his best to convince me it was just a small thing and no big deal. I can still hear the voice of the evil one telling me: “This lie will not dishonor your wife or your marriage, it is just breaking a small pledge and no one will probably find out anyway. —– I chose disobedience.
Tuesday my devotional time took me to Paul’s message in first Corinthians chapter 11 which describes the attitudes of our worship that are pleasing to GOD. The very first verse reads … “Follow my example, as I follow Christ.” Immediately I was struck with the reality that as a pastor … I could no longer make that statement to the people GOD has entrusted to my care. The day before I intentionally chose disobedience.
Wednesday I met with the men I had betrayed. I confessed and asked for their forgiveness. Although earlier I had admitted this sin to GOD and prayed for His forgiveness … why did I involve anyone else ? The answer ? Wednesday my devotional took me to James 5:16 … “Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so you may be healed. …”
Men … Dads … Husbands … where would we be without God’s Word ?
