Helping Sinners

This week we’ve been looking at the importance of repentance when it comes to sharing our faith. Psalm 51 is a beautiful psalm by King David that depicts what true repentance looks like. It reveals a person with a broken and contrite spirit. And what’s the result of this type of repentance? Evangelism!

David ends the Psalm by saying: “Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you.” Remember, David has already confessed his sin, he’s pointed the finger only at himself; he’s pleaded for forgiveness. Now, he looks forward to the future. David’s thinking, Lord, you’ve done something amazing for me. Now I will help others turn back to you.

You know, a truly forgiven person wants other people to know God the way they know him. Once you’ve been forgiven and set free, you almost can’t help but tell everyone around you about God’s amazing grace. You’ll want others to experience that same forgiveness and freedom.

Do you love the lost and want them in the kingdom of God? When you’ve been repentant and your conscience is clear and you’re singing again, you too will say, ‘Lord, I’ll help sinners turn back to you.’ It’s a prayer God longs to hear!