http://www.challies.com/archives/002181.php

This blog post on Challies.com really struck a chord with me, because I so often am guilty of this very thing, that is looking at others sin and inherently thinking I’m better or that as a preacher (in this case) they must not understand the Gospel. I had a blog post on here that said something to that effect pertaining to this and felt convicted about what I said and removed it. All I have to say to myself is “Take heed lest you fall …” What an arrogant fool I am for ever thinking this. I’m not better. I’m a sinner and if God so permitted, He could allow me to pursue my sin and it could take me places I never thought I would go! How wicked am I? I cannot even begin to fathom how deep the roots of sin go into my heart. Only God knows and it is only by His grace that I am held back from pursuing the wicked desires of my heart. I am thoroughly depraved, that is sin has corrupted every area of my life. I’m as much of a sinner as Ted Haggard. We are all in the same state as Haggard (many of us likely worse, including me). Oh God have mercy on me and my wayward heart that turns from You! Keep me from sin and keep me from pursuing it! Cleanse me with the blood of Jesus Christ, Father, sanctifying me in the truth! He is sufficient …