The Cover Up
The Cover Up
By Toni Weisz/Spiritual Disciplines
Scriptures: 2 Samuel 11 and Numbers 32:23c
Have you ever covered up sin with more sin like David did in 2 Samuel when he had Uriah the Hittite killed?
When I found myself pregnant at 21, I panicked and thought, “I have to keep this a secret. How can I get rid of this problem quickly?” I made the plan, but I finally did not have my abortion until December 10, 1980, after I botched my first abortion appointment by not following protocol. This caused me to have to go home for Thanksgiving from college pregnant. God gave me several ways to escape my abortion, but I did not take them. I was convinced by the evil one that this was my only option.
Devising evil plans to cover up sin never has a good outcome. Look what happened to David’s baby with Bathsheba, and Uriah and the men who died with him, as a result of David’s sin. What about all the servants that knew about David’s adulterous affair? He caused many to stumble spiritually and to participate in his plans, and even Joab the commander of his army helped to secure Uriah’s death in battle.
Sin is all consuming, and if we allow it, it will destroy us and many other people.
“And be sure your sin will find you out.” (Numbers 32:23c)
God sees everything. So, when we think we are getting away with something, we are not; it is a lie from the devil, because God knows.
The best thing we can do is go running to God immediately and confess and repent. Perhaps even before we fall into sin and temptation, stop for a moment and pray. Consider the outcome of our decision.
Is it a good one? Does it glorify God or the evil one? Ask for help.
Questions to take to heart:
- When have you sinned and tried to cover it up with another sin?
- What was the outcome?
- How did God restore you afterwards?
- How can we pray for you?
Please reach out if you need prayer or help overcoming the sins from your past and the destruction it has left behind in your life and in the lives of others. You can email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.
You are loved,
Toni
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