I was sitting in church back in the late 1970s and was surprised to hear the preacher talking about a song that was popular on the radio at the time. When you are 17 you think that anyone over 30 only listens to talk-radio and would not be familiar with the latest pop songs. He spoke of a sentiment expressed in the Debbie Boone song: “You Light up My Life.” It said, “It can’t be wrong,When it feels so right.”He felt it represented a growing philosophy that taught that “good feelings made sinful deeds OK.”I had just seen the film of the same name and couldn’t disagree with him either way.It’s a strange theology that allows one to carry around sins marked: ‘Never-to-be-repented-of!’These are the Untouchables. A collection of sins holding a special place in the heart of the sinner. Each one placed tenderly in an emotional setting that is easy to recall and savour at will.Such things are usually attributed to others rather than oneself. It sounds creepy to admit that you harbour sins in your heart that you have no intentions to repent of.But I say with absolute confidence that most of the personal ‘issues’ that people have would be eliminated if they just repented of all their secret sins. The outcome is predictable. Many a tear will fall as confession is made for the harm harboured in the heart. The eyes of the heart will be opened to see clearly the damage caused by bitterness, spite, and selfishness. And much regret will be had over lost time and love.Yes, mourning would fill the air. But where there is genuine repentance, there is promised peace.Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Mt.5:4).John StaigerIf you have been blessed by this message, please feel free to: Like, Comment or Share it with your friends. (335)
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