We see in the book of Lamenations (most likely written by the prophet Jeremiah) a personal account of how sin has affected an individual. With such phrases and words as "deserted, bitter anguish, become unclean, without pity, I am in torment within, hunted me like a bird, see our disgrace etc" we see the condition of man.
I want to have this same disdain before my God concerning my sin. I don't want to live a life of apathy towards sin. I don't want my life to become careless and lazy. I don't want to be deceived and allow darkness to shroud my vision. I don't want sin to cause my to become spiritually calloused. I want to be spiritually alive. Spiritually alert. I want the Spirit to have free course in my life. I don't want to cover the power of the Spirit or in any way hinder what God wants to do in my life. I want to be a life changer, not another lifeless vessel seeking out the temporal trash of this age.
Only with a clear vision of my sin and its destructive forces do I truly see the power of the God that I serve. He is mighty to save and quick to forgive. This is called grace. It doesn't make sense and it sure is contrary to the human nature, but I'm truly thankful for grace. I don't deserve forgiveness, but with an outstretched arm, He saves me from the destruction that I should receive. Thank you Lord!
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