Everyone Makes Mistakes
"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners -- of whom I am the worst."
-- 1 Timothy 1:15
Everyone knows someone who thinks he's better than anyone else. You may even see that person at church every Sunday. He (or she) is the one who looks down on all the rest of us, believing that his sins aren't nearly as bad as ours. It would be pointless to argue that sin is sin. He would be too busy being right to hear you anyway.
The Apostle Paul was an honest man. He didn't attempt to hide his past. It wouldn't have worked anyway. And he didn't make excuses for what he'd done. He simply accepted Jesus' sacrifice and His call on Paul's life. It's easy to believe Paul when he tells us that Jesus came to save all sinners because Paul was a sinner like you and me. He wanted to destroy all Christians. Oh, but look what Jesus can do when He transforms a sinner's life.
"But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life." -- 1 Timothy 1:16
Jesus never gives up on us, no matter where we've been or what we've done. He uses our mistakes for His Glory. He lifts us up and rebuilds us in a way that honors Him. Don't let someone else look down on you for any mistakes you have made. And don't keep apologizing for a past you can't change. Follow Paul's example. Move on and praise Jesus all the way Home.
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