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Sorry Not Good Enough

3/25/2021

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When the crowds came to John for baptism, he said, “You brood of snakes! Who warned you to flee the coming wrath? 8 Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. Don’t just say to each other, ‘We’re safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.’ That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones. 9 Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.” (Luke 3:7-9 NLT)

John called the people to repent. Repentance not only means admitting and being sorry for our sins, but asking God to forgive us and help us turn back to Him. 

Three Questions True Repentance Asks: 
  What am I sorry for?
  What do I need God to do?
  What difference does this make in my life?

We don't get a pass because we come from a long line of Christians. We are not saved by going to church. We go to church to hear God's Word, to be assured of His forgiveness, and to work together to live out our faith and connect others to Jesus.

Judgment came to Israel about 40 years later (70 A.D.) when the Romans put down a Jewish rebellion, conquered Jerusalem, and destroyed the Temple. What should we do if we do not want our nation to be judged by God for turning away from Him. God tells us in 2 Chronicles 7:14, "
Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land." Just being sorry isn't good enough."
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    My name is Larry. Right now I am serving as the Intentional Interim or Transitional Pastor at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Richville, MI. This blog is part of my daily personal time reading the Bible and talking with God. It is more of my personal thoughts than a deep theological discussion. Thanks for taking the time to join me in reading and thinking about what God has to say to us today.

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