SBC
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Yes, I did. It was fear of what others thought of me that kept me from following God for a long time.
“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe” (Proverbs 29:25)
Jesus tells us we are not to fear men. “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28)
Well friend - when I was naturally born, I was born IN SIN.
I did not believe in God, love God, trust God, know God.
I have not heard His Word, believe His Word, or Trust His Word.
I do not recall speaking against Him. But then I didn't speak for Him either.
I did nothing to glorify His name.
I learned as a small child, the name of Jesus.
Mom said to love Him, so I did.
Mom said don't steal, don't lie, don't cheat.
So I didn't.
We were dirt poor, but, Mom said we were rich in Jesus.
So, when I saw others well off with "things", I asked them why they were not rich in Jesus.
The truth revealed. Some said they were, some said they didn't believe in Jesus.
I trusted my Mom, and as I was older and could read, she showed me in Scripture, what she has taught me.
When I submitted my LIFE to the Lord, it was in FULL trust, He would KEEP me in faithfulness to Him only.
When I repented; I repented for not believing, not loving, not trusting, not knowing, Him, His Word, not glorifying His name, and corrupting the life in my body and soul that He had given to me.
THAT, MY SIN of standing against God, is what He forgave me for. And why He forgave me is BECAUSE I believe and submitted my life to Him, His care, His keeping, His power. And nothing whatsoever can undo, His forgiveness, cleansing my body, sanctifying my body, crucifying my body, His restoring my soul, His quickening my spirit and His Spirit dwelling within me.
And nothing whatsoever can ever again cause me to stand against God, or sin. He has freed me from sin. He dwells within me, and He does not dwell in sin.
The piddly things you mention, between men, are not sin against God.
They are trespasses of men against men, and resolved between me.
Men do not forgive sin. Only God forgives sin.
God Bless,
SBC
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