Loophole Logic

(Pro 28:13 KJV)  He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

There are some beautiful promises here.  Ultimately we are excited about receiving God’s “mercy” (compassion NASB) (7355).  In our excitement we tend to overlook the second part of the formula.  The first is “confesses” (3034).  That seems to be necessary.  The second part is also vital, the contrite “forsakes” (5800a) his sin.  He repents.  He changes.

This is the part of the program that we don’t like.  I know some people who are so hard core about grace and eternal security that they deny that change is even required.  I wish I could limit my reading to such passages.  Actually, no I don’t.  As I have often said, “God does not play games.”  He knows when we are looking for loopholes.

So?  Read the whole verse.  Embrace the glory of forgiveness.  Live the life it demands.