Scripture
I will write my laws on their hearts and minds. I will be their God and they will be my people.
Observation
Rozina said on Sunday that it's impossible for anyone to even think that they can kep all the laws of God. She is right! God knew that, and part of His purpose in the Law is to help us see that true holiness is beyond our capacity. We need God!
The great promise that God gives here is that He will write the Law on our hearts. He will change us from the inside out by giving us the Holy Spirit.
No longer will people need to seek out teachers and wise scribes to explain the law to them. God Himself will show them what is right and what is wrong.
Application
Former Supreme Court Judge Marcus Einfeld was sentenced last week to serve a minimum of 2 tears in gaol for perjury. He had lied under oath to evade a $77 speeding fine. He still believes he is an honest person who made an error of judgement. No, he has been convicted of being a liar, a manipulator. He is a criminal.
Knowing the law, knowing what is right and wrong do not mean you will always do what is right.
We do not have a knowledge problem. We have a sin problem.
This sin problem is too big for us to solve by ourselves. But- praise God!- as we surrender our hearts to Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit to reign in our hearts that sin problem is swept away, We are cleansed and made holy.
Prayer
Thank you Father that you don't just tell us what is good. You deal with the root cause of sin itself. As we approach the wonderful season of Easter may we know your transforming power at work in our lives. Amen.
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