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MONDAY THOUGHT 3/2/09

Faith & Forgiveness
 
Beyond forgiveness?  Never!  I know of a guy who was far from perfect.  In addition to arrogance (personally, I’m never quite sure if that’s a virtue or a vice), he had an affair with a married woman.  Then, just to top things off, he had the husband murdered. 
 
True story.  His name was David (you know, the Goliath slayer), who later became king of Israel.  He took a wrong turn, had an affair with Bathsheba and had her husband, Uriah, murdered.  Even with this, he remained one of God’s chosen ones and, yes, God forgave him everything because he sincerely rued his crimes and asked forgiveness.  Psalm 51, written by King David, beautifully captures his pain and remorse and regret. 
 
My point:  Beyond forgiveness?  I repeat:  Never!  In fact, God seems to have a special place for those who really screw the pooch.  Want forgiveness?  I mean, really want forgiveness?  Ask.  He will forgive you.  No exceptions.  Wow!  — jri
 
“Create in me a pure heart, O God,   
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
        –     King David
                (Psalm 51:10)