Gospel for God’s Children by Linda Shields:
“Be on the Right Side”
I like it when I have the right answer to a question. I like it when I am on the side that is doing what is right. I know I'm doing the right thing when I'm reading the Bible, trying to apply God's word to my life, and when I share God's message with others. I know this because God is always right and He wants us to do what is right also.
In this world we are tempted to do what is wrong in God's sight constantly. Sometimes we yield to that temptation and do what is wrong, but if we ask God to forgive us and help us to do what is right, the Bible says God is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.(1 John 1: 9)
1 Corinthians 10: 13 states, "And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can't stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it. "
It is comforting to know that our loving God watches over us, his children, so closely that he knows in advance what we are tempted by and contemplating, and sends us a way to escape the temptation before we sin. He also loves us so much that he forgives us of the sin and restores us to righteousness and favor with him again when we ask.
What a wonderful God we have. I'm glad he is right all the time and he wants us to be right with him too. Let's tell God thank you.
Father in Heaven, thank you for helping us to do the right thing. Thank you for always sending us a way to escape sin. Thank you most importantly for your Son, Jesus. It is in his name we pray, Amen
God Bless