Today's reading: Isaiah 15, 16, 17, 18; Hebrews 10
S) "26 For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins," - Hebrews 10:26 (NASB)
I debated whether or not to use this verse, because it's not particularly new to me, but it is simply too important to not write about it. Besides, it's foolishness to think that any part of The Bible is contemplated too much.
O) Scripture like this makes the concept of "once saved, always saved" seem silly. This verse doesn't mean that if I sin at all, then it's all lost. The phrase "sinning willfully" paints a pretty clear picture. If you've ever had a willful child, you know this attitude. It's an attitude of nonchalance. This whole passage is very clear. If you are careless, willful, nonchalant about sin in your life, then you mock the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on the cross.
A) Now, I want to point out that determining if some one else is "sinning willfully" is nigh impossible and fruitless. While I think accountability is important, I think this verse (as most) needs to be viewed reflectively. In myself, I need to carefully guard my heart and appraise my mistakes. I need to be sure that my attitude toward sin in my own life is one of zero tolerence. I can never be careless about any amount of sin in my life.
P) Father, please forgive me. Please continue to soften my heart toward your discipline and shape me into the man you've called me to be. Never let me become calous or willful regarding sin. Help me to celebrate your forgiveness and rejoice in thanksgiving, so that I am constantly aware of your mercy and grace, and I never take it for granted. Thank you for your sacrifice, Jesus; in Your name I pray. Amen.
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