More on the "F - Word"

 Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall. Hosea 14:9


God's concern for justice that requires faithfulness and love that offers forgiveness can be seen in his dealings with Hosea. We can miss it by forgetting God's love and feeling that our sins are hopeless. We can also miss it by forgetting his wrath against our sins and thinking he will continue to accept us no matter how we act. Forgiveness (The "F - Word") is a key word: when God forgives us, he judges the sin but shows mercy to the sinner. We should never be afraid to come to God for a clean slate and a renewed life. God s so good to us that He encourages us to come to Him when we mess up! But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from everything we’ve done wrong.