Finding Compassion Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: Finding Compassion Keywords: "compassion” “confession” “humility” “pride" Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. Passage: Proverbs 28:13* He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. Questions 1. What is it that makes a person hide his sin from others?   2. What will a person find as a result of humble confession?   Practical help Something in each of us strongly resists admitting we are wrong. It may be even more difficult for us to admit that we are struggling with something like Web porn. Hiding the struggle from others only makes it worse. Our pride and the need to protect our image before others can keep us from knowing victory. This verse should encourage us because we read that compassion is extended toward those who humbly confess their struggles with sin. The Bible also tells us that just as God is opposed to the proud, He also gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). In practical terms this means that revealing your struggle with porn is the first step toward really leaving it behind. God’s grace abounds for you in bringing it to light. On the other hand, if you think you can just keep it private and fight the problem on your own, you’re just kidding yourself. Take action today by doing two things. First, humble yourself before God, and confess your sin and struggle with pornography to Him. He wants to lead you to triumph! Second, find a trusted friend that you can talk to. Humble yourself, and speak honestly about the problem. Ask this person to pray with you and help you stay accountable. This may take some real courage on your part. Remember, you will find compassion, and God’s grace will be yours. eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 2001, 2003 by eXXit *"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission." -