A Time To Mourn...

A TIME TO MOURN…We typically reserve mourning for the loss of a loved one. But mourning is actually the appropriate thing to do any time there is a loss. Have you ever validated your hearts need to mourn because of the loss brought on by sin???
“I may have to mourn over the many for those who have sinned earlier and have not repented of the impurity, sexual immorality, and sensuality that they have practiced.” ~II Cor. 12: 21
Since the holiness movement in the 1800’s, we have only understood sin in terms of judgment. In truth, there is a different side of sin altogether. We see it here in Paul’s words. Sin at its core always leads to death, so mourning is an appropriate response. Every day spent on any trail of sin is a day in which something has been stolen from us. a loss is occurring. The principle of death is bleeding away our promise. Is it really that far of a reach to look at sin through the eyes of mourning? God Himself grieves when He see’s us walking down any path toward death. If we walk with the Lord, then it stands to reason that we too will learn to employ grief at these times. This insight restores the appropriate way to view sin. The next time you’re tempted to walk a downward path, take time to feel the grief of God for yourself. It will probably bring change. And the next time you feel judgment toward someone else’s sinful ways, look at them again through mourning eyes. It will probably change your judgmental thoughts and make you into a helpful & safe friend. Sin needs the right response…and its A TIME TO MOURN. ~verlon