"Sin lives in a costume; that's why it's so hard to recognize. The fact that sin looks so good is one of the things that make it so bad. In order for it to do its evil work, it must present itself as something that is anything but evil. Life in a fallen world is like attending the ultimate masquerade party. Impatient yelling wears the costume of a zeal for truth. Lust can masquerade as a love for beauty. Gossip does its evil work by living in the costume of concern and prayer. Craving for power and control wears the mask of biblical leadership. fear of man gets dressed up as a servant heart. The pride of always being right masquerades as a love for biblical wisdom. Evil simply doesn't present itself as evil, which is part of its draw."
"God who loves us enough to sacrifice his Son for our redemption, works so that we would see ourselves clearly, so that with a humble sense of personal need we would seek the resources of grace that can only be found in him."
Psalm 51:3 "For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me." This is a good place to be - dependent on the Lord!
