Numbness

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John 16:8

And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment

 

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Roberto Salazar, a 6-year-old boy, rarely cries. It is caused by a rare disorder; Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy. This causes one cannot feel any pain or is known as numbness.

One day, he was asked to gnaw on his own tongue to the point of mutilation. His parents were panic, but he still felt nothing. Some other time, Roberto fell and hurt his leg. Instead of yelling or asking for help, he stood in silence. Roberto then got up and walked again with his leg wound. Such condition is very dangerous for children at his age. He couldn’t be aware if his body was burnt or cut.

Pain is not pleasant. But do you know that pain is necessary for us perceiving something wrong? It is just like the Holy Spirit who gives us pain when we sin.

The Holy Spirit warns and convicts us so we repent. He reminds us of what Christ has ever said ([bible]0john16:13-14[/bible]). As the spirit of truth, He leads us into righteousness. Therefore, He will convict us when we sin.

His rebuke might make us feel pain and guilty. However, it is important in order to make us find a chance to the way of the Lord. Without warning, we can easily go astray by temptations. Like Roberto, sins can numb us. They can lead us astray without us realizing.

Therefore, be grateful when the Holy Spirit keeps convicting and warning you when you sin. It means that He is working in your life! Listen to and appreciate His warning! Don’t let your heart become numb. (JTI/Sabda.org/yk)

 

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