“…If we claim we have not sinned, we make him (referring to Jesus) out to be a liar and his word is not in us.” (1 John 1:10 NIV)

           Have you ever heard someone say or have you said, “I can’t be forgiven. What I did was so wrong.  There is no way I could ever be forgiven.” “I have made too many mistakes.  I can’t be forgiven.” “If you only knew what I have done.  You would know I can never be forgiven.” “I know my mistakes.  I know what I have done to other people. How could I be forgiven.” Acknowledging past actions that harmed others is a difficult but a crucial step toward personal and spiritual growth, and accountability.

           Think about it, when you call someone a liar it is a direct accusation that they are knowingly and intentionally communicating false information to deceive others.  The error of denying that you can’t, nor could you ever be forgiven is making God out to be a liar.  

When we make this claim we are elevating ourselves to God’s position.  Saying we know more than God, because we know we can’t be forgiven.  Which is not true.  We all know there is only one God and we are not Him.  Such a denial directly contradicts the biblical truth that “all have sinned” (Romans 3:23) and throughJesus all are forgiven (Ephesians 1:7) is effectively accusing God of lying.  You are forgiven.

           Today, accept God’s grace.  Forgive yourself as God has forgiven you.  Quit calling God a liar.  You are worthy.  You are loved.  You are forgiven.  Believe it. Live it.  Know it.  God Bless. Amen.

denise