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Not Guilty

The headlines in newspapers across the country tell the story. No collusion. The facts are insufficient to prove any wrongdoing in the President’s relationship with Russia. Many are relieved, but some are baffled. ‘Not guilty? How can this be?’ They say, ‘How can man’s justice be so blind?’

God’s justice is blind. Without His blind justice, all of us would be doomed, ‘for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God”. Those who lie, cheat, steal, and commit adultery are still eligible to receive God’s forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Confession is the key. Verse 10 says, “If we say that we have not sinned, we make [God] a liar, and his Word is not in us.” What then will be the final verdict? GUILTY!