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You Naughty, Naughty, Naughty People
In a talk about faith and doubt, the Irish Londoner Charlie Mackesy shares a humorous anecdote from a friend. This friend was attending a traditional Anglican worship service with his wife and their young son, Monty. As the pastor began a prayer of confession, he said, “I’m sorry for the things I’ve done wrong.” Monty, a curious child sitting on his father’s knee, looked up and asked, “What’s he done wrong?” His father replied, “It’s not just him—it’s everyone here. We all do things wrong.”
Without hesitation, Monty climbed off his father’s lap, walked up the side aisle, and stood in front of the congregation. Placing his hands on his hips, he declared, “You naughty, naughty, naughty, naughty people."
Charlie, an inveterate skeptic, remarked, “That’s exactly how I see Christianity.” But in truth, little Monty was right. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. And deep down, we struggle to admit it to ourselves. That’s why a prayer of confession is so important. It gives us a moment each week to say, “I messed up. I’m sorry, Lord. In your grace, forgive me."
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