The Rock San Diego – 1/4/09

• Just because you obey God, you could disobey God in the process (by choosing your own method rather than trusting and obeying)

1 – Ask God himself to be the one who punishes you according to His mercy

• God, I’m wrong, I’m sorry (repentance has no defense)
• Being able to admit you are wrong is liberating

2 – Ask God to show you the consequences of your sin

• Pain is a gift of God
• Jesus came felt pain in the same way we do – so that He can personally relate
• It’s impossible to know how your actions / behavior affect others (ripple effect)

3 – Make a meaningful sacrifice to God for His forgiveness

• Don’t offer God something that cost you nothing (in your heart)
• Change your behavior
• Just do what God tells you to do – don’t worry about anyone else
• Nothing should be so dear to you that you’re not willing to let it go to be more holy
• Show God you value your relationship with Him – show Him you mean it
• Don’t leave your sin still on you
• Pain teaches you change behavior

– Expect eternal value from a good confession

• 2 Chronicles 3:1-2
• Quit the game and admit you’re wrong, ask forgiveness, sacrifice, and repent
• Let go – stop holding on to stuff dragging you down