
09/10/2025
A Faithful and Just God đâď¸
One of the central aspects of the gospel message is that every human has fallen short of Godâs moral standard. We've all sinned, or missed the mark of living rightly. Weâve all messed up, made mistakes, and acted in a way that goes against Godâs design for our lives.
Sin separates us from being in a right relationship with God. But while we were separated from God, Jesus made a way for us to return back to Him through His death and resurrection. Now, we can be in a relationship with God again!
But even though weâve been forgiven for our sins, it doesnât always feel that way. We can still carry around the guilt and shame from our sinful actionsâeven though weâve been forgiven by Christ.
Thatâs why 1 John 1:9 is a great reminder: when we confess our sins to God, He is faithful to forgive us. Our forgiveness is not based on our own faithfulnessâ itâs based on Godâs faithfulness. Since we know God is faithful and cannot lie, we can trust that He will forgive us and purify us from everything that keeps us from Him.
This means that we donât need to live under the weight of our own guilt. We have truly been freed in Christ. Forgiveness should empower us to continue to live righteous and faithful lives with God, and model forgiveness to others who need it!
Take a moment and thank God for forgiving your sins through Jesusâ death and resurrection. Thank Him that you are now a child of God, free from the guilt of the past. Ask Him to strengthen you as you walk in that truth.