Toilet Paper in the Trousers
Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
Proverbs 26:26
Nothing is so humiliating as coming out of the bathroom with toilet paper hanging from your trousers! While you are oblivious to the embarrassment, other snicker behind your back (literally). Finally, someone is kind enough to discreetly tell you of your mishap. Depending on how long and how many people have seen your situation, your level of embarrassment escalates. Quite a humbling experience for any one that has had the misfortune of such a mistake!
Solomon warns of even worse humiliation above. Careful scrutiny of the verse depicts a scene in a church where one's wickedness is displayed before all to see. Here is one, among his fellow church-goers, being exposed for what he truly is - wicked. How humiliating to see one that espouses to be a Christian being shown for what he truly is. Scary? Realistic? The answer to both is yes.
While we may be tempted to build a laundry list of "prime candidates" within our own church, perhaps we should turn the search lamp internally. Is there something in your life that would be humiliating is known by your Christian peers? Sadly, God already knows. The only solution is to humble yourself before him and seek His forgiveness.
While fear of humiliation may not be the best motivator for Christian living, it should be a factor in considering our walk with our Savior. Do you have a sheet of "TP" creeping out of your trousers? If so, seek Him today and he will wash away all sin and rid us of the evidence. It is better to have a clear conscience and boldly face forward without the constant looking over our shoulder for the humiliation that may be following us.
Proverbs 26:26
Nothing is so humiliating as coming out of the bathroom with toilet paper hanging from your trousers! While you are oblivious to the embarrassment, other snicker behind your back (literally). Finally, someone is kind enough to discreetly tell you of your mishap. Depending on how long and how many people have seen your situation, your level of embarrassment escalates. Quite a humbling experience for any one that has had the misfortune of such a mistake!
Solomon warns of even worse humiliation above. Careful scrutiny of the verse depicts a scene in a church where one's wickedness is displayed before all to see. Here is one, among his fellow church-goers, being exposed for what he truly is - wicked. How humiliating to see one that espouses to be a Christian being shown for what he truly is. Scary? Realistic? The answer to both is yes.
While we may be tempted to build a laundry list of "prime candidates" within our own church, perhaps we should turn the search lamp internally. Is there something in your life that would be humiliating is known by your Christian peers? Sadly, God already knows. The only solution is to humble yourself before him and seek His forgiveness.
While fear of humiliation may not be the best motivator for Christian living, it should be a factor in considering our walk with our Savior. Do you have a sheet of "TP" creeping out of your trousers? If so, seek Him today and he will wash away all sin and rid us of the evidence. It is better to have a clear conscience and boldly face forward without the constant looking over our shoulder for the humiliation that may be following us.
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