“以色列人对耶和华说：“我们犯了罪了，你任意对待我们吧；只求你今日拯救我们。””
士师记 10:15
“The sons of Israel said to the LORD, "We have sinned, do to us whatever seems good to You; only please deliver us this day."”
Judges 10:15
When God's people realized the depth of their sin and the impending punishment by God, they repented and asked for His help. They didn't try to diminish the gravity of their sin. Instead, they threw themselves on the mercy of the LORD and His graciousness.
Unfortunately today, we often hide, avoid, rationalize, deny, and skirt the seriousness our personal sin. We don't like to admit it, much less confess it and turn from it. "It's not really all that bad. I know a lot of folks who do a lot worse things than I did." We must not view confession of sin as humiliation or weakness. Acknowledging our sin and asking for God's forgiveness, cleansing, and power open the door for Him to use us mightily and also brings us closer to Him.
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