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<v SPEAKER_00>Sometimes the hardest sins to confront are the ones no one else sees, whether it's the attitudes we justify, the thoughts we entertain, or the compromises we quietly allow.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Hidden sin can slowly dull our sensitivity to God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>It can create distance in our hearts, even if everything looks fine on the outside.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Psalm 51 was written after David became aware of his own sin.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Instead of hiding, he turned toward God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Listen to part of his prayer in Psalm 51, 10.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>David does not defend himself.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He does not minimize what he has done.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He asks for cleansing.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Today we are going to ask God to search our hearts and bring anything hidden into his light.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a moment to become aware of his presence with you now.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank God that he is merciful and compassionate.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Is there a thought pattern, habit, resentment, or secret compromise that you have been excusing?

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<v SPEAKER_00>Bring that before God now, specifically and honestly.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to create in you a clean heart and to renew a steadfast spirit within you.