1st John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
One who is currently on trial was once asked if he had ever found it necessary to ask for forgiveness. He replied with an emphatic no, because, in his own words, he had not done nothing wrong. Insisting on innocence is an inevitable byproduct of relativism, for it is the individual who defines right and wrong, not God’s moral compass. When the Scriptures are not entrenched in the mind everyone becomes a law unto himself and inevitably devils will take control of the mind that is not girded by the Living and written word.
[Chris’s Object Lessons pp 41] The study of infidel authors holds a large place in the educational system. Skeptical sentiments are interwoven in the matter placed in school books. Thus, the seeds of doubt are planted in the minds of the youth, and in time of temptation they spring up. When faith in God's word is lost, the soul has no guide, no safeguard. To this cause may in great degree be attributed the widespread iniquity in our world today. When the word of God is set aside, its power to restrain the evil passions of the natural heart is rejected.
Men sow to the flesh, and of the flesh they reap corruption. In turning from God's word to feed on the writings of uninspired men, the mind becomes dwarfed and cheapened. It is not brought in contact with deep, broad principles of eternal truth. The understanding adapts itself to the comprehension of the things with which it is familiar. And in this devotion to finite things it is weakened, its power is contracted, and after a time it becomes unable to expand.
Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!