“...and Peter went out and wept bitterly.” At least Peter was capable of being overwhelmed by his shame. Our culture has lost much of its sense of shame, of remorse, of sorrow over sin. We explain and excuse rather than ask for pardon and to promise to change our ways.
Does this verse resonate with the Church of the 21st century? Are we (often? ever?) brought to tears, weeping over our sinfulness? Do we come to Our loving Father with an awareness of how much He hates sin?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me a better understanding of my sinfulness. Guard me from evil. Praise You for abundant forgiveness. Cleanse me anew, and change my ways. Amen.
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