Song lyrics | Embracing Accusation lyrics
I heard this song one day while hanging out with my friend Jonas (truly one of the funniest, quick-witted people I know) and it remined me of a thought I had a while back. I was thinking about sin. You know, particulary my past sin. Like the times of getting drunk and doing something really stupid, or the times of embezelling money, or all the affairs, or how about when I lied, blasphemed God or simply did not believe (read sin of unbelief). You know past sins. Of course, I haven't done ALL of those, but I not giving details. We all have them, right? What do we do with them? Do we wake up and constantly recount them and think, "Dang, I wish I wouldn't have done that?" Or do we just shrugg it off with a hearty, "I'm only human." My thought is we do both extremes from time to time, but live in the tension or unhealthy guilt.
When I think of past sin I find it interesting that the ones I think about are not necessarily the worst ones, but the ones that caused pain to others. Whether it be hurting a friend, or dissappointing my parents, or failing myself or my spouse, when I told both of us that I wouldn't do "that" again. (you want to know what "that" is don't you.) One could argue that the worst ones caused the most pain, but I would argue that my worst sins caused the most pain to God, and in fact probably caused me the least - if I even noticed them at all; however, that is a different discussion for a different blog.
BOT - (txt for back on topic) I find it most interesting that Satan doesn't bring sins to my attention that often. However, he often brings a sin to my attention. In fact, I would say daily, if I don't walk in the presence of Christ, then I hear a new accusation everyday. Sidenote - the latest accusation is not a past sin, but a false assumption - he preaches (to borrow from the song above) "Jason - you have nothing to say and you are a preacher! Come on, you must not know what you are doing. Do you really claim to know God?"
BOT - The accusation is rarely more than 1 or 2 and if it is, then, it is a chain of accusations that are linked arm-in-arm of a root sin. Why? Well, I think that the Shanes came to the same conclusion I came to. Satan's accusations about each of our sins are true, but he never brings more than one to us, for if he did, we would be forced to run to the Cross. For at the Cross all my sins are there, nailed to it and forever gone. But if he brings only one, then we are foolish enough to hold it instead of running to the place where it truly belongs and placing it with the rest of the accusations. Why do we continue to play the games of the enemy and think we can win?
Romans 8:1 never takes a break - no matter what thoughts enter our heads: Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
If you can buy the Shanes' song Embracing Accusations and listen to it. (I am not getting paid or any kickbacks from the Shanes - however, I think I should)
Bye the way, pray that I can believe the truth about my calling and realize that if I am called to proclaim truth, then what business do I have thinking I have nothing say.
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MNF: That's right people, as if it wasn't fun enough living in Maryland, my good friend, mentor, boss, person I mock, and long time rival, Lance Burch called me yesterday and told me that he and I were going to tonight's MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAME! Can you believe it? Free tickets to see the Ravens play the Patriots - doesn't matter what you think of either team, it will be fun and I will cheer for any team playing the Patriots! I know, chances are slim, but miracles still happen. Go Ravens!
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I think we play games with the enemy because of the root of sin; self confirmation. As Christians we are to die to ourselves and follow Christ, right? Well, when Satan attacks us with lies or sometimes "vinegar coated truth," we choose to play because of our natural desire to focus on ourselves, whether we are beleiving the lie or fighting against it. This, however, begs another question in my mind. If as Christians we are to deny ourselves, how do we find the middle ground between denial of our flesh and our self worth in Christ? I mean, did he not save us for a reason and give us certain talents and abilities to carry out His purpose for our lives? Maybe it's that yes, we deny our flesh, but it's ok to embrace our soul that was bought by the blood of Christ and as a result, gives us the right to use our God given abilites for His glory. But, what do I know :).
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