"Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The LORD also has taken away your sin; you shall not die. However, because by this deed you have given occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born to you shall surely die." 2 Samuel 12:13-14
Does God change? Or do we change? King David is acknowledging his sin and Nathan the prophet, an instrument of God, is forgiving him and giving him his penance, a harsh one. God forgave David of his sin yet there was still a punishment, there was a consequence. I know there are many who believe you don't need to confess your sins to anyone but God. I also know there are many who don't believe in penance for their sins. David was saved from death just like Jesus saves us from death, but what about the penance? Maybe you are going thru some penance right now so you won't have to later. I ask you again, does God change or do we?
Dear Heavenly Father, what situations in my life am a giving occasion to the enemy and I don't know it. May I be super sensitive to the near occasion of sin by Your will and not cause myself punishment. Breath Your Holy Spirit into me so I may understand more deeply Your word. Bless those who are going thru purgation and help each of us see how our words and actions always have consequences may they only be good, for You are all good. Amen!
Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, pray for us.
Does God change? Or do we change? King David is acknowledging his sin and Nathan the prophet, an instrument of God, is forgiving him and giving him his penance, a harsh one. God forgave David of his sin yet there was still a punishment, there was a consequence. I know there are many who believe you don't need to confess your sins to anyone but God. I also know there are many who don't believe in penance for their sins. David was saved from death just like Jesus saves us from death, but what about the penance? Maybe you are going thru some penance right now so you won't have to later. I ask you again, does God change or do we?
Dear Heavenly Father, what situations in my life am a giving occasion to the enemy and I don't know it. May I be super sensitive to the near occasion of sin by Your will and not cause myself punishment. Breath Your Holy Spirit into me so I may understand more deeply Your word. Bless those who are going thru purgation and help each of us see how our words and actions always have consequences may they only be good, for You are all good. Amen!
Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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