STUDY
29
CONFESSION I – FOR DOING WHAT IS FORBIDDEN
Memory Verse: I John 1:8
Main Text: I Samuel 13:8-14
For
the next three lessons we shall look at the confession. This is the genuine
acceptance of our sins before God and any other person for offences committed
against them and thereby bringing some loss, harm or displeasure. It involves
the readiness to accept responsibility for the consequences of the offences committed,
and the preparedness to suffer the appropriate punishment.
For
believers, the basic steps to holiness are ready acceptance of sins when they
occur, confession of the sins committed (I John 1:8-9), asking for forgiveness,
and a determination not to practice sin (I John 3:7-9). But many of us delight
in blame-shifting (Genesis 3:11-13), and at times even deny responsibility for
our sins (Genesis 4:8-9). For these reasons confession of sins is painfully
overlooked.
1.
What
was wrong with Saul offering the burnt offering and the peace offering?
2.
Which
group of people did Saul blame for his action? I Sam. 13:11-12
3.
How
did Saul take responsibility for his action? I Samuel 13:12
4.
What
influence did Saul’s attitude have on his future? I Samuel 13:13-14
5.
What
do you do when:
·
You
are given instructions to follow?
·
You
come under pressure to set aside the word of God?
Conclusion
When
we fail to admit our faults through confession we prepare ourselves to do worse
things in future. For whoever pretends he is infallible only succeeds in
forfeiting the grace of God to overcome future temptations. It is far better
for us to stand by the Word of God for others to see it as a sign of weakness
than to disobey it for God to punish us for being morally weak.
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