| Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Study |
"As every parent knows, toddlers have a tendency to hide when they have been naughty. If they break something, hurt their sibling, or take a toy or other item that didn't belong to them, they don't want anyone to find out. They might lie, cry, or run away when asked what has happened. How toddlers learn to react in these situations will play a big part in how they act when they are older.
When we come to Christ, we are leaving behind the part of our lives when we "didn't know any better." We didn't realize the impact that our actions had on our hearts, minds, and souls.
But after coming to Christ, we have the Holy Spirit to help us.
Some people never move past the "toddler" years of their walk with Christ. They sin and try to cover it up, hoping that no one will find out. Instead, they should learn that rather than punishment, God's grace and mercy are waiting for them.
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This afternoon's verse in Proverbs says that when we cover our sin, we will not prosper. It shows a lack of maturity in our relationship with God to continue with this type of behavior. As long as we try to justify or hide our wrongdoings, we are unable to receive God's grace, and we will not grow and prosper in our relationship with Him.
But … as soon as we confess and turn away from our sin, God's mercy is there waiting for us. Our goal should be to grow closer to God every day and allow Him to show us how to mature in our faith.
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