There is no one who can compare to God's holy purity and perfection. In comparison to his infinite goodness, even a gentle, loving woman like Mother Teresa looks the same as the worst of all sinners. The reason for this common self-assessment is the immeasurable perfection of Almighty God. The Apostle Paul called himself “the worst of sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15). Isaiah saw the glory of God as his presence filled the temple and he cried out, “Woe to me, I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips” (Isaiah 6:5). The Bible records the guilt-ridden cry of many through the ages who were crushed by the weight of their sin as they encountered Holy God. These feelings are evidence that God, in his love, has been showing himself to you. I want you to know that not only is this feeling common, but it is a natural response from those who have an encounter with the perfection of God. Have you felt this kind of hopelessness and regret, realizing the darkness of your heart? Has the great mountain of your pride, selfishness, cruelty, greed, and lust seemed to block out the light of the love of God? If you only knew the things I have done! How could God ever forgive me?
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