How have you sinned? Have you criticized, lusted, stolen, threatened, or been prejudiced? Do you lose sight of God and sink into unbelief? How do your sins come out in reaction to being sinned against? Remember, God has transformative purposes in the sufferings of those who love him.
"After midnight we're gonna let it all hang out. After midnight we're gonna chug-a-lug and shout. We're gonna cause talk and suspicion, Give 'em an exhibition Find out what it is all about" - Eric Clapton. --- After midnight, we may do things that we would not do before. We often use the cover of darkness and solitude as a space for moral escapism. God Before Midnight reminds us that there is no escape and very often it's best to turn out the light and go to sleep.
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Applying Psalm 10: Analyze Harmful People
Continuing with some "homework" on Psalm 10, David Powlison asks the reader to temporarily take their eyes off of the oppressor or problem and instead look inward. When we are sinned against, it is common to react with pride, vengeance, and other fleshly responses. Being sinned against does not give us the permission to sin. We have to be careful to guard our hearts:
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