What are you angry at: that you sinned against God, or that someone told you you were sinning against God?
Galatians 4:16-17 16 Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? 17 Those people are zealous for you, but not in a good way. Instead, they want to isolate you from us, so that you may be zealous for them."
Psalm 55:12-14 "For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God."
John 8:45-46 "But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me! / Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?"
Amos 5:10 "There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity."
Our desire is to help others find the peace God has given us; the only way that is possible is through facing the truth, repenting and trusting in Christ.
We had to do it; everyone has to do it. Only pride makes it seem hard. When we remove the pride from our hearts through trusting in Christ, then we can be free, truly free. Pride is bondage! Humility and confession release that arrogance, freeing our spirit.
From Webster's Dictionary:
Arrogance: enslavement to an unearned sense of superiority.
Vanity: Excessive pride in your appearance or achievements.
Hubris: Extreme and dangerous pride or self-confidence.
Conceit: An excessively high opinion of yourself.
These character flaws keep people in bondage and a lack of inner peace. When we trust in Christ, He cleanses us of this, replacing it with great joy and purpose. His love is greater than we can ever explain.
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