The Loudest Sound

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1st John 1:8-9 NKJV

I had an in-depth discussion with a friend who sadly had been caught in sin and he was trying to control the fallout. Unfortunately, he was more concerned with the fallout than repenting and seeking forgiveness. He actually didn't see it as a sin, although Scripture clearly defined it as such. He believed it was "just a bad habit"... 

I believe it is Rabbi Israel Salanter who is credited with saying, "The loudest sound in the world is the sound of a habit being broken." and while I agree with the spirit of that in part, I would venture to say that an even louder sound was Christ's heart breaking over the sinful ways of mankind. I would dare say the 40 lashes across His back sounded horrendously loud while ripping His flesh to pay for our healing. I would even go so far as to proclaim that THE loudest sound in the world was recorded in John chapter 19, verse 30, when Jesus cried out, It is finished! Finished because He had paid the price for the forgiveness of our sins...

Let us remember this Truth - If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 

Prayer:

Father, 

           We pray according to Your Word - Search us, O God, and know our hearts; test us and know our anxious thoughts. Point out ANYTHING in us that offends You. Forgive us, Father, and lead us along the path of everlasting life. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen