Are you hitting the Mark?

Romans3:23 since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of
God. 1John 1:9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our
sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and
will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness
[our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].

I have heard it said there are 613 commandments in the Bible. 2, 10, 601.

The 2 big ones, the 10 that everyone has heard about and 601 others. Plus

there are many do's and don'ts through out the scriptures as well. Everyone

sins, a sin can be defined by missing the mark, an archery term. Not

hitting the bullseye. Jesus is "The Mark", that we are aiming for. To be

like Him. That is what being a Christian is all about, to be Christlike. I

am not sure about anyone else, but I sin, and continually fall short of the

glory of God. To confess - a confession is a statement by a suspect in

crime which is adverse to that person. When we confess, God continually

forgives and cleanses us. Note: This does not give us freedom to sin. There

are many times that I feel wretched before God. Thank God for His grace,

His undeserved favor. I thank Jesus for the cross. I am not worthy.

Heavenly Father, please forgive us, your children and help us in be more

like your Son by the power of Holy Spirit, in Jesus precious name I pray,

amen.

Douglas