David trusts that the rebellious sins of his youth will not
be remembered by the Lord and I have no doubt that the same applies to the sins
of one’s middle age as well. That is because the Lord, who is our all day long
hope, does not need to be prompted to remember great mercy and love for that is
the character of the One who erases the record of everything about us that
makes mercy necessary. Now if only we could do the same for others, and God
help us, for ourselves. But the truth about us is that shame is our constant
companion and we live with the memory of rebellious ways and youthful sins
revisiting ancient history as if it happened yesterday. So maybe the
instructions sinners need most is a lesson on forgiveness where charity begins
at home.
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