Against You, You Only, Have I Sinned
Psalm 51:4
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Psalm 51:4 Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge.
This was written by David after he had sinned by sleeping with Bathsheba and arranging the death of her husband Uriah. He was confronted by the prophet Nathan about his sin. This confrontation led to David’s confession in this verse.
David recognized the true nature of sin and that it is ultimately an offense against God. He acknowledged that he had broken God’s law. Scripture teaches that all sin is lawlessness, a violation of God’s law (1 John 3:4).
David confessed his sin and acknowledged God’s authority and righteousness. He admitted that God would be just in His judgment.
The right response to sin is to recognize it, confess it to God, and by faith turn back to Him. When you sin, confess it immediately and ask God for the strength to walk in obedience. ~ Jeff M Newman
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