Ever wonder why we sin? Why, after being tempted with something, we make the choice to sin? Why do we harden our necks and go through with it?
Sometimes, we find ourselves smack dab in the middle of sin and want to run for our lives but most of the time, we choose to do it. Why?
Proverbs 16:6 says, "By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil."
Our problem is that we don't fear the Lord at that particular moment.
Now, I'm not talking about the kind of fear that a child has toward an abusive parent, for example, but the kind of fear that sits in your knowledge, and understanding that God is all mighty, powerful and able to give but also take away. A reverence for who He is. That kind of fear.
Colossians 3:16 comes to mind, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."
If we continually focus on praising God, we will have a reverent fear in our heart toward God.
I can recommend a couple of sites that our family listens to all day. It is www.fbnradio.com who has preaching and music, and my favorite station is www.wordoftruthradio.org (click listen, then "relaxing hymns station", then choose "listen with windows", then ok) This station has only instrumental hymns. I wake up in the morning, after my run, devotions and shower, turn this station and allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in our home all day. It sets the tone for righteous living.
Well, so much for a snack. Hope your full.
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