Friday, July 26 ~ If we make the statement, “We have no sin,” we are misleading ourselves.​—1 John 1:8.

[GrumpysWife]

Friday, July 26

If we make the statement, “We have no sin,” we are misleading ourselves.—1 John 1:8.

 

Christians expect to experience some injustice outside the Christian congregation. However, our faith may be put to the test if we observe or experience what seems to be an injustice inside the congregation. How will you react if you believe that you have experienced some wrong in the congregation or in your dealings with a fellow Christian? Will you allow that to be a cause for stumbling? Because all of us are imperfect and subject to sin, we realize that there is a possibility that we could either experience injustice ourselves or be the cause of it for someone else in the congregation. Although such instances are rare, faithful Christians are not surprised or stumbled when injustices do occur. For good reason, Jehovah has provided practical advice in his Word to assist us to maintain our integrity, even if we experience wrongs at the hands of fellow believers.—Ps. 55:12-14. w17.04 19 ¶4-5

[Tortuga]

A brother told me about a prayer he had read..

"Lord, I haven't sinned today, I haven't coveted,  had a bad thought, been angry or said a bad word. Now, please be with me as I get out of bed...."