2nd Samuel 14:33. “So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.”
SHORTCUTS. There really is no conclusion when full justice we try to avoid We may feel we are being kind but our view is not that of God Schemes and plans we may make thinking our way is best But we are making a mistake if we think a shortcut is what God can bless.
Thinking a problem will go away just because we may wish it so Doesn’t change things, because it will follow us wherever we may go Whenever we are dealing with people whether strangers or even our own It is impossible to end the issue by pretending there is none.
When a wrong has been committed we must squarely face the fact That acknowledgement of guilt and repentance is the very first act Of bringing true reconciliation so healing can then begin There are no legitimate shortcuts when it comes to dealing with sin.
Pardon and restoration require honesty and an awareness of God To overlook what God does not ignore means you’re not doing what you should God is willing to forgive and grant pardon but He does not overlook wrong Those who refuse to do what He wants cannot be treated as sons.
One thing follows another when a shortcut to a problem is added Because the shortcut is wrong too, so more difficulties come – not deleted To put off what needs to be done only leaves the problem to fester As time goes by the poison remains; instead of lessening it gets deeper.
God is fully aware of everything we might think or try to conceal He has given the protocol to follow so these kinds of things can be healed Do not think for a moment a shortcut will bring a conclusion to sin Follow the guidance God gives and the problem much quicker will end.
“I know O Righteous God, there are teachings regarding making right, things that are wrong. I pray for wisdom to know Thy mind and courage to face a wrong and deal with it until I can make it right. Help me to avoid saying or doing anything that would bring dishonor upon Thee or Thy work. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”