Well, let me tell you somethin’ about this family sinner thing. It ain’t pretty, that’s for sure. You got folks doin’ all sorts of wrong, and it just tears a family apart. Sin, they call it. Guess it’s breakin’ God’s rules or somethin’. I ain’t no preacher, but I seen enough to know when things ain’t right.
First off, you got the lyin’. Folks lyin’ to each other, lyin’ to themselves. Makes it hard to trust anyone. Then there’s the stealin’. Maybe it’s just a little bit here and there, but it adds up, you know? And the gossipin’! Oh, Lord, the gossipin’. Folks talkin’ behind each other’s backs, spreadin’ rumors like wildfire. It’s like a sickness, eatin’ away at the good stuff.
- Lyin’
- Stealin’
- Gossipin’
- Cheatin’
Then you got the cheatin’. Husbands cheatin’ on wives, wives cheatin’ on husbands. Breakin’ hearts and tearin’ families in two. And the drinkin’. Too much drinkin’ leads to bad choices, angry words, and fists flyin’. And don’t even get me started on the gamblin’. Losin’ all your money, leavin’ your family with nothin’. It’s a sorry sight, let me tell ya.
Some folks say you gotta repent. That means you gotta be real sorry for what you done and try to do better. You gotta ask for forgiveness, from God and from the people you hurt. It ain’t easy, mind you. Pride gets in the way. Folks don’t wanna admit they were wrong. But if you don’t, that sin just festers, like a sore that won’t heal.
I heard tell of somethin’ called confession. Sounds like you go to a special place, maybe a church, and you tell someone all the bad things you done. Spill your guts, so to speak. Guess it’s supposed to help you feel better, get that weight off your chest. And maybe it helps you get right with God too. I don’t know much about it, but it seems like it might be a good thing for some folks.
See, this family sinner stuff, it ain’t just about one person. It affects everyone. The kids suffer, the grandkids suffer. It’s like a chain reaction, passin’ down from generation to generation. You gotta break that chain, you know? You gotta stop the sinnin’ and start livin’ right.
It ain’t enough to just say you’re sorry. You gotta show you’re sorry. You gotta change your ways. You gotta be kind to folks, even when they ain’t kind to you. You gotta be honest, even when it’s hard. You gotta be faithful, even when you’re tempted. It’s a lifelong battle, this fight against sin. But it’s a battle worth fightin’.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ I’m perfect. I made my share of mistakes. We all do. But I try to live by the golden rule, you know? Treat others the way you wanna be treated. It ain’t always easy, but it’s the right thing to do. And when I mess up, I try to make it right. That’s all any of us can do.
So, if you find yourself caught up in this family sinner mess, don’t despair. There’s always hope. You can turn things around. You can ask for forgiveness. You can change your ways. It ain’t gonna be easy, but it’s possible. Just gotta have a little faith and a whole lotta grit. And remember, even when you feel like you’re all alone, God’s always there, waitin’ for you to come home.
This here sinner thing, it’s like a bad weed. You pull it out, and it grows back if you don’t get the roots. Gotta dig deep, get to the heart of the problem. That’s what they mean by bein’ truly sorry. Ain’t just sayin’ the words, it’s feelin’ it in your gut. And then you gotta do the work. Make amends, be better. Show folks, and show yourself, that you mean it.
They talk about blasphemy too. That’s disrespectin’ God, takin’ his name in vain. It’s a serious thing, they say. And bringin’ dishonor to your family? That’s just as bad, in my book. You gotta remember where you come from, who you represent. Your actions, they ain’t just about you. They reflect on your whole family, your whole community.
So, what’s a family sinner to do? Well, first off, you gotta own up to it. No more hidin’, no more lyin’ to yourself. Then you gotta seek forgiveness. And that ain’t just a one-time thing. It’s a daily thing. You gotta keep workin’ at it, keep tryin’ to be better. And you gotta surround yourself with good people, people who will support you and hold you accountable. It takes a village, they say. And it’s true. You can’t do it alone.
