Many years ago, I handled a situation with a fellow believer in a harsh, critical, legalistic way. At the time I felt I'd done the right thing.
But a few years later as I matured in the Lord, I realized I'd blown it. My heart wasn't right at the time, and it had affected my actions.
Because I'd moved to a different state and lost touch with this person, I hunted down his contact info, emailed him, and asked him to forgive me.
A few days later he emailed back, admitted he'd been hurt, and forgave me. He let me know he appreciated my apology.
I was disappointed that it had taken me years to get to the place where I understood my sin in this situation. But I was also encouraged that I wasn't the same person I used to be.
As we "work out our salvation with fear and trembling," God "works in us to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose" (Philippians 2:12-13).
I'm grateful that we're works in progress—God isn't finished with us yet! (Philippians 3:10-17)
If you have something on your conscience, I encourage you to ask forgiveness from God and any whom you've offended. It can be hard to do, but it's important for our spiritual maturity.
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There's no Such Thing as Good Sins
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