It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”

“Let us hold fast to the profession of our faith without wavering.” (Hebrews 10:23) For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sin.” (10:26) Further on Paul says, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (10:31) 

That is what keeps us from repenting in the first place, I think. Either we are not ready to give it up completely or we are afraid we will return and not be able to be redeemed. Some things are really hard to repent of because we have justified it so well. I have preached for half my life the pitfall of anger and yet, a few years ago I fell into that pit and wallowed in it.

 I have always been a sweet easy going individual but, I had been pushed too far. After a year or two, I’m not sure how long it took, but, finally I repented. The individual I was angry with keeps wanting me to promise that I won’t ever get that angry with him again. It’s a promise I cannot make. If I who believed so strongly in forgiving quickly could be that angry for so long how can I honest promise not to get angry again.