93. Stay Close To Christ

Judges 10-12

And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day.     And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.   Judges 10:15-16

Throughout the book of judges the children of Israel turn to serve other gods, then God punishes them by sending captors or enemies, the children of Israel put away their gods and beg God to have mercy, God is compassionate and sends them a deliverer. Then it starts all over again. The children of Israel weren't sorry for there sin as much as they were sorry they got caught and were being punished for their sin evidenced by the fact they went right back to it when there was peace. Does your life compare to the book of judges? Is there sin in your life that you’re only sorry for if it seems you’re being punished for it? Do you go back to sin after it feels like God is no longer upset with you? Do you only provide evidence of turning from your sin and wholly to God to get out of your deserved punishment? God is longsuffering, merciful, and compassionate, but wouldn't it be better just to always serve Him and do what's right, and have a good relationship with your Heavenly Father instead of only turning to Him because you’re wanting escape from the consequences of your sin? He is such a good God, wouldn't that compel you to stay close to Him because you love Him?

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