The Pursuit of Holiness (Part 2)

"Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God"
1 John 3:21

Aside from the fact that we sin to some degree every hour of every day, in thought, word and deed, there are prominent and deliberate sins that even our own hearts condemn us for. I guess we call that our conscience.

A heavy conscience can so easily block you off from God. You know you could pray but instead you hang your head in shame until the feeling subsides. Your confidence is gone. It's always hard to talk to someone when you've got your back to them.

How free we can be when holiness is pursued and victory over sin attained. Nothing hangs on our heart or mind.

"For my yoke is easy and my burden is light"
Matthew 11:30

I can't help but think this is what Jesus has in mind for us.