Numbers 15 Unintentional Sins vs Intentional. Sins

Moses gave rules and laws regarding sin as given by God. He revealed the laws regarding intentional sin and unintentional sin. How does one know if they have sinned unintentionally? Only the heart will reveal to us that area. John reminded his readers of that fact. “Dear friends, if our conscience does not condemn us, we have confidence in the presence of God.”  [1 John 3:21]. That word confidence means: “2) free and fearless confidence, cheerful courage, boldness, assurance 3) the deportment by which one becomes conspicuous or secures publicity.”

While there may have been a distinction in terms of the consequences of unintentional and intentional sins in the Old Testament, the Bible is clear all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory. Rom 3:23. Today take time to spend in prayer seeking the heart of God and your heart. Does your heart speak words of condemnation or  freedom of that? Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart. 

Cleansing oneself to be pure like Jesus involves a daily, intentional process of sanctification through faith, repentance, and obedience to God’s Word. Key practices include confessing sins to receive forgiveness, renouncing ungodly behaviors, renewing the mind with Scripture, and relying on the Holy Spirit to transform the heart and actions. Where are you today?