Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-21
Key Verse: Verse 21 - "And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.”
Key Words: I have sinned
To me there is something refreshing about hearing someone say…I have sinned, or it’s my fault, or I did that!
I guess it’s refreshing to me because I hear it so seldom. Normally we hear… It’s not my fault or they made me or I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to do that.
Taking responsibility for our mistakes; how refreshing!
Prussian king Frederick the Great was once touring a Berlin prison. The prisoners fell on their knees before him to proclaim their innocence-except for one man, who remained silent. Frederick called to him, “Why are you here?” “Armed robbery, Your Majesty,” was the reply. “And are you guilty?” “Yes indeed, Your Majesty. I deserve my punishment.” Frederick then summoned the jailer and ordered him, “Release this guilty wretch at once. I will not have him kept in this prison where he will corrupt all the fine innocent people who occupy it.”
What to do:
✞ If you take responsibility for your wrongs, mark yourself as a part of a small group of people.
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