God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21
O Dear Jesus,
What happens when I rationalize my sin? You became my sin. I may try to diminish my sin, but You cannot be diminished.
Do I diminish my access to You? When no confession crosses my lips, do I diminish my own rightousness in Your sight, my unconfessed sins like a pall over Your light within my spirit?
I am like a virgin awakening from a sleep, with no oil for her lamp.
Oh, fie on my false righteousness! I curse myself with the slightest self-vindication. Take pity, Lord. I am but dust. Take pity, I pray. Amen.
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