Against Thee Have I Sinned

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jul 22, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 28.

"Against Thee Have I Sinned."

It is to be regretted that sin is so seldom regarded as something against God. Not thus was it with David. "Against thee, and thee only, have I sinned," was his penitential cry.

This is the view of sin, and the only view, that will lead to salvation. Our misdeeds may result in discomfort to others; they may bring bitter penalties upon ourselves in the loss of self-respect or in forfeiting the confidence of our friends. But sorrow from such considerations is not sufficient. It is only when we see how we have slighted our best Friend, our loving heavenly Father, that we come to any just measurement of the turpitude of our transgressions.—Sel.