March 28-Proverbs 28:13

Proverbs 28:13 says, "He who covers his sin will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy."

If we try to cover up a sin and pretend they don't exist, it won't work. You may be able to fool people for awhile but it will be found out. If we cover up a sin we will not be able to prosper. The longer we hold on to sin,the worst things will get in our lives. We won't be able to prosper in any area of our life. Sometimes the Lord will allow us to prosper for awhile but if we continue to cover up our sins, no area of our lives will prosper. However, if we "confess and forsake them (sin) then we will have mercy." The mercy of the Lord is so wonderful, none of us deserve it but because of the Lord's lovingkindness and longsuffering with us, He gives it to us. Isn't it so wonderful that when we turn from our sins, that He will have mercy on us and change us!