Times of reflection are the best way to start a week.
Ask yourself this question: “Do you believe that everyone must give account to God for every action?
Hebrews 4:12-13 says, “12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.”
Most people who live through homes of incest, and do not become abusers themselves, hold themselves accountable for probably — too much. We take blame for the actions of others. We hold ourselves accountable for crimes we did not commit because we feel somehow complicit in these evil deeds.
That’s not what I’m talking about here.
Do you believe that in those secrets rooms, those hidden moments, where you were raped or molested, that God was your witness?
If you believe the word of God, you must believe that God knows everything. Every act and deed done He sees. Not only does He see it, but he holds those abusers accountable. Even if they don’t see prison here on earth, they may be a forever jailbird when they enter God’s full judgment.
Not only should you believe, you should fear for the person who does not 100% hold themselves accountable for childhood sexual crimes they committed. God does not ignore these crimes as this world seems to.
Next time you feel in despair about the horrible crimes committed against you as a child, remember the beautiful words of Jesus:
“If anyone should cause one of these little ones to lose his faith in me, it would be better for that person to have a large millstone tied around his neck and be drowned in the deep sea.”
Matthew 18:6 GNT
I know many victims of childhood sexual crimes do stumble in their faith — doubting that if there were a good God somewhere, he would have stopped their abuse. The discussion of choice is for another post, but believe me when I say, God has been and is your witness.
Trust Him!
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