‘Handling Our
Transgressions.’
Proverbs 28:13.
a)
If we conceal our transgressions we will not
prosper.
b)
If we confess our transgressions we will
obtain Mercy.
c)
If we forsake our transgressions we will
obtain Mercy.
(This QT
shows me how I should be Handling My Transgressions)
‘Our Work
Ethic.’
Colossians
3:23-24.
a)
Whatever we do, we should work heartily.
b)
Colossians 3:17. Whatever we do we should do
everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus.
c)
We work as for the Lord and not for other
people.
d)
We will receive an inheritance from the Lord
if we work this way. (Ephesians 6:8)
e)
We are serving the Lord Christ.
f)
1 Corinthians 7:22. To be a bondservant is a
calling.
g)
Philemon 1:16. Faithful bondservants can
become beloved Brothers and Sisters.
(This Second one makes me think about
My Work Ethic)
Chris.
If we conceal our transgressions we
will not prosper. It never resolves a sin issue by hiding the sin. Guilt and
maybe shame take a deeper root inside our heart and conscience when we attempt
to conceal rather than deal.
