Re:Verse reading–Genesis 37:14-28, 50:15-21 (day five)
Genesis 50:18 “Then his brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.””
We see in genesis 50 the real damage and effects of sin: broken relationships, guilt and shame, and internal conflict. Left unconfessed and unchecked, the sin of Joseph’s brothers had wrecked them for years. They had no place to go or turn in their poverty and despair. Do you think they really believed that their sin against Joseph and then their deception of their father would ruin their lives, relationships, and long term future? The truth is “Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay”. Ravi Zaccharias
The solution- confession and repentance. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
I could not agree more, “Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay”. Ravi Zaccharias
Sin is the enemy of peace. It will keep us in darkness. To find peace and joy is to confess and repent. Self awareness is helpful to keep sin away!