Just because we are Christians, does not mean that we will not sin. Right after we take a step out of the baptistery, into this sinful world, Satan is right there to tempt us into sin. Becoming babes in Christ, we are not mature enough to know how to handle the enticements and deception of the enemy. The Apostle John wrote to Christians in his first letter. To his dear "little children." He advises them to confess their sins. Be honest about your life, and recognize that you have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) Even as Christians, new and old, we sin, and fail to accomplish what God expects of us. So make your sin known to Him, and when you do, John says that the Lord (First) is faithful. He will keep His word, in regards to His grace and mercy. (Second) He is just. He will give you a hearing, and upon your sincerity in repentance, He will do two things: (First) "Forgive us of our sins" (Now) and "cleanse us of all of our unrighteousness" All our sinful thoughts and actions of a lifetime. How Loving and fair the Lord Jesus is. But the question is: How concerned are we about our sin, and what it can do to our lives, today, and forever? GP
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