TO MAINTAIN AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD WE MUST REPENT!


We are so used to tolerating sin in our lives that we fail to see it as sin that needs to be repented of. But if we desire to follow Christ there comes a time when the Spirit of Truth  reveals the sin we commit as “sinning saints” that is not considered "sin" because of the deception we are in. In humbleness of heart and spirit we must repent.

Have we given to God our sacrifice of a broken spirit and a contrite heart, without a broken spirit and a contrite heart demonstrating the grace and love of God our sacrifices to God futile sacrifices. "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit and a contrite heart--these, O God you will not despise" (Ps. 51:17).

Do believers have a broken heart over the way denominations segregate the Body of Christ?

Do believers have a broken heart over the way religionists judge and condemn people whether they be “sinning sinners” or “sinning saints”?

Do believers have a broken heart over the way some denominationalists treat people that do not believe or conform their beliefs?

Do believers have a broken heart over the lack of love and grace demonstrated to sinners?

Do believers have a broken heart over the fact that present church doing is not getting the job done?

Do believers have a broken heart over the hell fire and brimstone gospel being propagated as the gospel of grace and love.

Do believers have a broken heart over sinners referring to the gospel presented by religionists as a gospel of hate?

Do believers have a broken heart over the fact that we are not producing the proof that Jesus is who the He says He is? The resurrected Son of God.

Do believers have a broken heart over the fact that we are not truly witnesses of Jesus’ person and character.

Do believers have a broken heart over the fact that we do not portray God has Jesus, His express image, portrayed Him.

If we as believers truly have a broken heart and a contrite spirit it will lead us to repentance...the question is, will we repent...turn away from our "dancing with the devil" that is causing our brokenness of heart.

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