Only Because I Was Caught

Scripture: Exodus 2:14 The man said, “Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and thought, “What I did must have become known.”

Observation: I know I’ve done a lot of things wrong, but was I sorry because I did them or because I was caught. I watch the news and there on trial will be someone who got caught doing a crime and sitting there telling the judge how sorry he was, but was he sorry for doing it or getting caught. As a Christian there is nothing we can get away with, because God catches us. We might get away with it from the world, but we know in our heart what we did was wrong and the Holy Spirit will convict us. We have someone much powerful than any judge to answer to.

Application: I need to know there is nothing sinful I can do and get away with. If I take something and that person never discovers it, that doesn’t mean I got away with anything. When I do something wrong I need to confess it to God right away and make any retribution to the person I might have wronged. Before I commit any sin I have already been caught and I need to be aware of that before I even attempt it.

Prayer: My Lord, my God and judge. You are always with me and know my every move. Guide me each day to be holy and the man you call me to be. Convict my spirit that my thoughts will be pure and of you and that I will live the rest of this life in honor to you.