Daily Walk Through they New Testament
October 30
Read Romans 1:28-2:16

We are quick to condemn others for grievous acts of unrighteousness, even while we have our own sinful practices. Jesus exposed this human tendency when He asked “Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?” (Matthew 7:3). Each of us is accountable to God for our lives — public and private. God knows our secrets. Sin can be fun for a moment, but it never goes unpunished. It is foolish to take sin lightly (Proverbs 14:9). And as Christians, we have no excuse for sin in our lives — we know better!
If you’re resisting repentance, consider the words of Galatians 6:7: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Your sin will be found out. God already knows about it, and He’s waiting for you to agree with Him about what He already knows. It’s better for us to deal with our sins with God in private now, confessing them and receiving forgiveness, than to wait until God confronts us as Judge. But either way, God will hold us responsible for our sins.
What sin do you need to repent of today? Maybe you need to ask God to give you awareness of your sin. Whatever sin God reveals to you, admit it to Him. Allow Him to cleanse you. David gave us a model of a prayer of repentance in Psalm 51. He said, “I acknowledge my transgressions . . . Against You, You only have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight” (vs. 3-4). He asked God to have mercy on him according to His lovingkindness, to blot out his sins, and to wash him thoroughly.
It doesn’t matter what your sins are — God is merciful and will bless your obedience and repentance. You can trust God to be who He says He is. He is waiting on you to come to Him so He can start the process of forgiveness, healing, and redirection!