23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”
1 John 1:9 ESV
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Promise to Obey Ezra 10:12
Place Confidence in Persons of Godhead Ezra 10:16
Philippians 1:6 ESV
6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Perpetrate “To carry through as a process to completion.” Ezra 10:18-44
In Ezra 10:7, Shecaniah and Jehiel tell Ezra that there is hope for Israel in spite of disobedience. This reveals that they believe in a God who forgives. Do you believe in a God who is vindictive or who grants mercy?
What Do you do to relieve your sense of guilt or anguish over your actions? Do you tend to wallow in your guilt, dissociate to it, or handle it by going to God?
How honest are you about your sin with at least one other person?