The Daily Guide
The condition of man
Remember that some men's sins are obvious, and are equally obviously bringing them to judgment. The sins of other men are not apparent, but are dogging them, nevertheless, under the surface. Similarly some virtues are plain to see, while others, though not at all conspicuous, will eventually become known.
1 Timothy 5:24-25 - J.B. Phillips' translation
Doesn't that scripture portion say a lot about us all! It reveals both our awful liability and our marvellous potential. We may look perfect on the outside, or we may look pathetic, but God's Word reveals the true condition of every man! It reveals both the hope and the hindrance. God's Spirit through the pen of Paul has here set down for us side by side two critical elements of our lives - the sins and the virtues. Those sins need dealing with and those virtues need bringing out into the public domain!
Look at yourself like God's Word looks at you! You need to face up to your sins - whether they're apparent to others or not - and you need to embrace your virtues and get them out for use. God has created you in weakness to bring forth a treasure that everyone will know must surely have come from Him.
Has your life felt yet like it's amounting to something for God? There are two things that can be preventing you reaching your full potential in Christ. On the one hand, you may not be facing up to your sins and, on the other hand, you may not be taking hold of your virtues. Won't you do something about that today? Acknowledge your sins and look to God for the help you need to get rid of them. Acknowledge your virtues and look for God's grace to train you to fully use them!
Lay aside sin, take up your virtues
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