When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.
JAMES 1:13-14
Reflection Questions
1. When confronted with your sin, do you tend to make excuses? DO oyu feel the need to point out what others did that may have contributed to your sin?
2. If it's difficult for you to admit your sin, why is that? What needs to change in order for you to start taking responsibility for your actions?
I was joking about this in my office the other day. We have wholesalers that call in constantly throughout the day to talk with the FA's and I am always lying on their behalf that they are busy with something so that the wholesaler can be put into voicemail. I don't blame the FA for the fact that I am lying I just figure it is more professional to say I am sorry but Mr. FA is with a client instead of Mr. FA really doesn't want to talk to you right now. The wholesaler is more than likely aware that they are just getting the blow off but sometimes it is just better to be nice about doing so.
ReplyDeleteI really try not to sin but of course we all do since we are not perfect. I am not afraid to to confront my sins since I am fully aware that what I am doing isn't correct- like not speaking nicely of a co-worker.
I think it is difficult for us to admit our larger sins because we would prefer no one know about them - even though it was confirmed during service this week God already knows. There are no secrets from him. I guess saying them out loud makes it more real which is why we tend to avoid.