God's Mercy Removes Our Condemnation

God removed Joshua's filthy garments, caused his iniquity to pass from him, and restored him to serve according to His purpose.

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God's mercy removes the guilt and condemnation of those whom He cleanses and restores.

• Joshua stood before the LORD in filthy garments, showing his condition before God.
• Satan stood to resist Joshua, but the LORD Himself rebuked the accuser.
• God did not leave Joshua in his filthy garments; He commanded that they be removed.
• God's mercy is seen in His action to remove what defiled Joshua rather than leaving him in his former condition.
• The removal of the filthy garments was followed by God's declaration that Joshua's iniquity had passed from him.
• God's forgiveness does not leave a person defined forever by the condition from which God has delivered him.
• God's mercy makes restoration possible and leads into a life of obedience and service to Him.

• Bring your sin honestly before God rather than hiding it.
• Do not allow past sin to become the permanent definition of your life after God has forgiven and cleansed you.
• Receive God's mercy with humility rather than continuing to live under condemnation.
• When God exposes what needs to be removed, respond with repentance rather than resistance.
• Remember that God's forgiveness should lead to a changed life and renewed obedience.
• Serve God from the position of having received His mercy rather than trying to earn His acceptance.