Proverbs 5:21-23
21 For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders all his paths. 22 The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin. 23 He dies for lack of discipline, and because of his great folly he is led astray.
Each of these verses identifies a key truth about our sin. Verse 21 tells us that God sees everything we do. There are no secrets from God. Verse 22 tells us that sin will "ensnare" us. In other words sin is a trap that keeps us in bondage. Verse 23 tells us that our lack of discipline brings on these consequences. Ultimately, we have no one to blame but ourselves. These are sobering but inescapable truths.
God, you know everything in my past and my thoughts. I confess to my own folly and lack of discipline. Please help me to avoid the traps of sin, and to follow You instead.
21 For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders all his paths. 22 The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin. 23 He dies for lack of discipline, and because of his great folly he is led astray.
Each of these verses identifies a key truth about our sin. Verse 21 tells us that God sees everything we do. There are no secrets from God. Verse 22 tells us that sin will "ensnare" us. In other words sin is a trap that keeps us in bondage. Verse 23 tells us that our lack of discipline brings on these consequences. Ultimately, we have no one to blame but ourselves. These are sobering but inescapable truths.
God, you know everything in my past and my thoughts. I confess to my own folly and lack of discipline. Please help me to avoid the traps of sin, and to follow You instead.