QT 13 Nov 17, Ps 19:13, Live according to your limits

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Psalm 19:13 (ESV) — 13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.

Presumption is a failure to observe limits. I know what my limits are, and when I willing violate those limits I put myself in danger to temptation. Violating the limits are not sin, just stupid.

I will never win the battle with sin here on earth. I will always struggle. But I do not have to be defeatist. I do not and should not allow sin to rule in my life. I may fail, but every time I will pick myself up, repent, and honestly seek to stay clear of whatever trap I fell into.

Lord, help me to recognize my limits, to understand your limits on me, and to live accordingly. Let me live in the joy of your salvation.