“Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge.”
Psalm 51:4
Several penitential psalms give us expression for our deep regret over sin. Sin is first and foremost an offense against God. Consider David’s sin. He lusted, committed adultery, tried to cover it up, and murdered his faithful servant. He refused to repent and was willing to condemn others who had done similar things. When all of this was finally brought to light, he knew who deserved his repentance first: the God who made him, raised him up, and blessed him.
Adam was given every tree in the Garden but sinned against his gracious God. David was given blessing after blessing but sinned against the Giver of those blessings. Our sin is first and foremost against a good and compassionate God—One who is not only holy and perfect but also has never been stingy in His generosity toward us.
This wound goes deep, because our sin throws the goodness of our creation and salvation back in the face of our God. We (of humanity) even cried for the crucifixion of His beloved Son who was offered up for us all! Thank God that His cry of “Forgive them” wins the day.
Adam was given every tree in the Garden but sinned against his gracious God. David was given blessing after blessing but sinned against the Giver of those blessings. Our sin is first and foremost against a good and compassionate God—One who is not only holy and perfect but also has never been stingy in His generosity toward us.
This wound goes deep, because our sin throws the goodness of our creation and salvation back in the face of our God. We (of humanity) even cried for the crucifixion of His beloved Son who was offered up for us all! Thank God that His cry of “Forgive them” wins the day.
Scripture Focus
Psalm 38
Insight
Whoever we offend this side of heaven, let us always make our first apology toward heaven.
Bible In A Year
- 1 Chronicles 28-29
- Psalm 7
- Matthew 10-11