Thanks to everyone who participated in the prayer vigil yesterday and today, especially to Christy for organizing it. Thanks also to those who joined in the two services for Ash Wednesday; both were small, but participation was enthusiastic. At least for me, it was a good way to start the lenten season. Our reading today reminds us that we all sin; anyone pretending otherwise is fooling themselves. Fortunately, sin doesn't have the last word; because in Christ God's love conquers sin and sets us free. We know that freedom when we come to know Christ. Knowing Christ has consequences for our daily lives; if we don't put our faith in action, we don't really know Jesus. I hope this word from John will be a blessing to you as you finish the week.
God bless,
Sam
1 John 1:8-2:6
8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; 2and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
3Now by this we may be sure that we know him, if we obey his commandments. 4Whoever says, “I have come to know him,” but does not obey his commandments, is a liar, and in such a person the truth does not exist; 5but whoever obeys his word, truly in this person the love of God has reached perfection. By this we may be sure that we are in him: 6whoever says, “I abide in him,” ought to walk just as he walked.
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