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For every one that doeth evil hateth the
light, neither cometh to the light, lest his
deeds should be reproved. But he that
doeth truth cometh to the light, that his
deeds may be made manifest, that they are
wrought in God. (John 3:20-21)
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Let's consider the relationship between parents and
children. When a child does something wrong, if
he admits to his parents what he has done and asks
to be forgiven, in most cases the parents will forgive
him. Even if the child has deceived his parents
several times, if he is sorry and admits his
fault, his parents can't help but forgive him. In spite
of their children's mistakes and wrongdoings, parents
have a love for them that can't be measured
with money or other material goods. Doesn't everything
else dissolve before this love?
There is a verse in the Bible that says,
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For the law was given by Moses, but grace
and truth came by Jesus Christ. (John 1:17)
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In a way, this is similar to the love that parents have
for their children. We were burdened every day by
our sins. Our wrongdoings followed us everywhere,
but then we were given a new strength. This strength
is the light before which all sins dissolve. This happens
in God, in the light. When the child of a household
does something wrong, the situation is different
from when a servant does something wrong. Isn't it
only natural for parents to forgive their child when he
confesses his misdeeds? If there is still something in
our hearts that constrains us, all we can do is confess
it before God.
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Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered. (Psalm 32:1)
I acknowledged my sin unto Thee, and mine
iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess
my transgressions unto the Lord; and Thou
forgavest the iniquity of my sin. (Psalm 32:5)
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What amazing words of blessing these are! I confessed
all my sins before the Lord and He forgave
me. He has pardoned me.
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If we say that we have no sin, we deceive
ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we
confess our sins, He is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from
all unrighteousness. If we say that we have
not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His
word is not in us. (1 John 1:8-10)
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These verses apply to those who have received eternal
life. They have been given to us because they
address a problem that arises in the lives of people
who firmly believe that their sins have been forgiven.
If we confess our wrongdoings and the sins
that taint our daily lives, God will forgive us.
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My little children, these things write I unto
you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we
have an advocate with the Father, Jesus
Christ the righteous: and He is the
propitiation for our sins: and not for ours
only, but also for the sins of the whole
world. (1 John 2:1-2)
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He died not only for our sins, but for the sins of
the whole world.
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But he that doeth truth cometh to the light,
that his deeds may be made manifest, that
they are wrought in God. (John 3:21)
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Everything is forgiven that is wrought in God. Also,
anyone who has not yet received forgiveness can be
pardoned for all his sins when he comes to know
the love of God. We believe the fact that Jesus
accomplished all things on the cross where He was
sacrificed as the peace offering for our sins. The
moment we come to this belief, we receive peace
in our hearts.
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