Psalm 7:12

If a man does not repent, He will sharpen His sword; He has bent His bow and made it ready.

It can be easy for people to become lackadaisical about their  spiritual life. The allow a white lie here, a lusting look there. They allow jealousy, anger, or bitterness to remain in their heart. We think that these small sins are no big deal. And yet they are. First of all any sin is an affront to God. The second problem is that we allow sin a beachhead in our lives. Before we know it the invading army of sin overtakes us. By allowing sin into our lives in any form, we open the door for more to enter in.

Before we know it our lackadaisical approach becomes a full out spiritual abyss. We feel distant from God. What was once an occasional sin or a guilty pleasure becomes a natural part of what we do. This is why our  attitude needs to be on of vigilance. We must constantly be on guard against any sin in our lives. As soon as we see it and recognize it for what it is, we need to repent immediately. Like a gardener constantly pulling out weeds, we must constantly change any slippage in the path of sin.

If we refuse to do so, we risk the judgment of the Lord. As the Psalmist says here, His judgment is fierce. On top of that, we can see that He is preparing to bring about judgment on those who do not obey.  It will not be a random decision one morning. The Lord hates sin. When He sees people involved in it, it upsets Him and causes Him to grieve in His heart. Those who refuse to repent before the Lord might make the mistake that He has turned a blind eye towards them. To do so is foolish: He is now preparing judgment for you if you do not return to Him.

If a man does not repent, He will sharpen His sword; He has bent His bow and made it ready.