I know from personal experience that self-condemnation can be just another form of wounded pride. In the end it is God’s view that matters. He views His children from the standpoint of the cross of Christ. If He has forgiven me, let me stop condemning myself, accept His grace, and walk in its light.
"For whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he
When the Scripture says, “if we sin,” it is making the assumption that we will. God has factored in all of our shortcomings, and already made provision for them. We don’t plan to sin, but God in His wisdom has a plan of action when we do.
“If we confess our sins, he is
Once I stopped by a friend's house to pick something up. It was one of the few occasions when I drove alone. When I got back in the car, and without thinking, I went to the passenger side to get in. My wife has been driving for so long I am so used to riding as a passenger. I want my obedience to God to be like that.
“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you." Ps.63.1 “Conversations Within” ts 4/14/
The principle and intended way we interact with God's word is through obedience to it, not just reading and meditating on it. Obedience is the bottom line of a spiritually healthy life. Make this the priority of the day.
“Obedience is better than sacrifice.”
I know when I do not have the right disposition. The taste of everything is off, sour, and bitter. I need an attitude adjustment as they say. For me, this involves re-aligning my soul around the dynamics of the love of Christ. I know what dynamic is governing my life simply by asking if my thoughts are reactive, or responsive.
"Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me" David Ps.51 “Conversations Within” ts 4/11/26
