Admitting Wrong

Admitting wrong is never an easy thing to do! No one ever likes finding out that they did something wrong. Admitting fault or admitting that you were in the wrong in a certain situation is difficult, even for children! One thing that is never fun as a parent is disciplining your children. We were on vacation for a week or so back in March and took some time to visit with my family. While we were there we went to a farm and it was a really great time! The kids got to see and touch some cool animals. As we were leaving my daughter asked if we could get something at the gift shop and I said that was not something we were going to be doing. Unfortunately, this was not well received. I understand, I was a kid once and I probably have had the same bad attitude to being told no. However, as a parent I am the leader of my children. I had to correct my daughter, telling her how she was acting was wrong. She did not like being corrected. None of us like being in the wrong! This is part of our sin nature! We like to think that we are inherently good, and that things are not our fault. The first thing Eve did when she was confronted with her sin of eating the forbidden fruit was to blame the snake. Understanding and admitting we are sinners who are capable of doing wrong is crucial! The Bible tells us to humble ourselves, and the first time we do this is at the point of salvation! There can be no salvation without understanding the need for the Savior! Without seeing with your own eyes that you are a sinner, who does things that are wrong, you will not ever accept Jesus as Savior into your life! Humility is crucial when it comes to salvation! God is so good and sometimes puts people into our lives that help us notice things about ourselves that we have chosen not to see. Be willing to listen to those who know you and want to see you grow in the Lord!