If we Claim

1 John 1:8-9 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.



Spiritual growth won't happen unless you're honest with God and yourself. It's tempting to look at the evil in the world and justify your own sin. You might say; "well, I'm not a murderer. I've never cheated anyone. I've never committed adultery. I'm a good, honest person" That may be true… but are you without sin? Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's grace. Everyone. Yes even you. The first step in spiritual growth is recognizing and admitting to yourself that you have sinned and you still do sin….everyday. The next step is confessing that sin and asking for God's forgiveness. Now your heart is a clean slate on which God can begin His amazing work. Each day you need to ask for forgiveness for any sin you might have committed that day. Just because we are Christians, we are not exempt from sin. Wish it was that easy.



Same with our diets, just because we are on a diet doesn't mean we are perfect. We will cheat on our diets, I haven't met one person who hasn't done it. So, when you do cheat, ask God to forgive you and to help you avoid the temptations next time. It does get easier, well sort of….