Today's discipline can basically be summed up by saying, "Be real." Be real with God, be real with others, be real with yourself. Don't pretend that you are something that you aren't. Be joyful in who God made you, yes; but do not claim to be without sin. Don't think that there is nothing left for you to improve. If you are in a right relationship with God, he will show you what you are to do. You will become more like him in your character and you will realize that there is always something to be learned. This should not disappoint us, but should rather excite us with the possibilities of what God wants to do through us and in our lives.
Reflection Questions
Q: Does your confession tend to be along the lines of "Forgive my sins, dear Lord" rather than specifically naming your sins one by one before the face of God? What does the lack of specific confession do to self-awareness?
A: It causes thoughts of being human and fallible as excuses for sinning and displaces the guilt, shame and responsibility.
Q: Which of your sins hurts those closest to you?
A: My attitude can sometimes be very bitter.
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