Our lounge or sitting room is carpeted. Near the ranchslider windows are some flower pots and also a sheepskin is lying there on the floor on top of the carpet.

The sheepskin is there for a special reason, namely to cover up something. When we bought this place some time ago we discovered  a hole in the carpet. Something happened there what should not have happened.

But it is never a good idea to cover up something!

David in the Bible experienced that it was not a good idea to cover up his sin (iniquity, transgressons).

He had a terrible time, when he kept silent. He groaned all day long and his bones wasted away. Day and night the hand of the Lord was heavy upon him. It was summer time in his life because his strength was sapped.

But eventually he acknowledged his sin to the Lord. And he did not cover up his iniquity any longer. He confessed his transgressions to the Lord.

And what happened? The Lord forgave his sin. Praise the Lord!

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Read the Topical Sermon Outline called: “And you forgave the guilt of my sin” on this blog!