Job 33:27-28 He looks on men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;… True repentance begins in conviction, awakens contrition, leads to confession, and ends in conversion. Many encouragements are given to sinners to repent. I. GOD SEES THE CONDUCT OF PENITENT SINNERS. 1. God looks upon men universally. Our power of vision is limited. God sees all things. 2. God looks upon men individually. No man can hide from God. II. GOD HEARS THE CONFESSION OF PENITENT SINNERS. Many have sinned who do not admit their sinfulness; many confess their sins who do not forsake them. 1. The true penitent confesses his sins. The penitent's confession is full, free, and sincere. 2. The true penitent acknowledges his folly. We have perverted our spiritual blessings. 3. The true penitent admits his disappointment. Sin is a great blunder. There is no satisfaction in sin. III. GOD DELIVERS THE SOUL OF PENITENT SINNERS. God knows the backwardness of the trembling penitent, and seeks to encourage him with the fullest assurance of pardon. 1. God saves the penitent from eternal death. 2. God rewards the penitent with eternal life. (J. T. Woodhouse.) Parallel Verses KJV: He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not; |
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