God is doing a work of grace. This becomes clear in the promise given to
Abram (Genesis 12:1-3). Satan is still very active in the world - "Now
the people of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the
Lord" (Genesis 13:13). This is a situation which causes great distress
to the people of God - "Listen to my words, Lord, consider my
lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to You I pray"
(Psalm 5:1-2). When the Bible speaks about sin, we're not to point the
finger at other people. This is about us. We're all sinners (Romans
3:23). The standards of God's holiness are beyond us - "You are not a
God who is pleased with wickedness: evil shall not dwell with You"
(Psalm 5:4). When we read the deeply challenging analysis of God's law,
given by Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount, we become deeply conscious of
our sin. Thank God - His Word does not only speak of His perfect
holiness. It also speaks of His great love - "I, by Your great love, can
come into Your house" (Psalm 5:7).
(One Year Bible - Day 6: Genesis 11:10-13:18; Matthew 5:21-42; Psalm 5:1-12)
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