But could you imagine just for a moment if someone could dig deep into your life to find dirt on you. How far would they have to search to find something? Most people would say, search all you want, I am a decent hardworking citizen. Which is probably true. But, what if they could read your mind, hear your thoughts, search your heart? How many of us could stand such scrutiny? We harbor bitterness and resentment, jealously and rage in our hearts. Most do not let them out on display but they are there.
The bad news is that there is one who knows your heart. Jeremiah 17:10 says "I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways,according to the fruit of his deeds." Your thoughts, the intentions of your heart, the hidden desires you have are an open book to God. He knows them, you cannot hide them from Him. And yes, one day you will be judged for them. Who can stand such knowledge?
The good news is that despite all the dirt that God knows about you, He loves you anyway. The Bible says that God loves us so much that He sent His Son to die for the ungodly. When we put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, then our sin (including all the evil thoughts that run through our minds) are forgiven. And God receives us not because of what we have done but because of what Christ has done for us.
You may say that I am a decent person, but does that include every thought that has crossed your mind. You may have and most likely have not acted upon them but you are held accountable nonetheless. Will you not trust Christ today so that you can be forgiven? Think about it.
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