As I sort through my books I have found several that belong to someone else!
Yikes!
I never intended to steal their books! They loaned the books to me. They recommended them to me. In a couple of cases I asked to borrow the book. Then, they ended up on my bookshelf and blended in with my own books!
Stolen books, incognito on my shelves!
My heart is clear - I didn't intend to steal them. I feel guilt and sorrow over my inadvertant sin.
The implication is clear. I must return the books! I packaged one up yesterday and mailed it to its rightful owner. Meanwhile, because the book had impacted me so powerfully, I got on Amazon and ordered my own copy! :-) I should have done that a long time ago!
Some will be handed back to the owner. Others will be sent through the mail. An apology will accompany each one. I REALLY AM sorry to have kept their books so long!
How many other sins lay hidden beneath the surface of my recognition?
Investigate my life, O God, find out everything about me; cross-examine and test me, get a clear picture of what I'm about; see for Yourself whether I've done anything wrong - then guide me on the road to eternal life.
Psalm 139:23-24 (TM)
No comments:
Post a Comment