“The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast.” — Proverbs 5:22 NIV

There really is no perfect crime because our own attempts to hide something or conceal a wrong or the effort we invest to be untruthful, falls apart by our own human nature. We forget to hide something. We inadvertently reveal what we’ve concealed in a conversation. Or our nerves and desire overcome our mental reasoning so badly that those around us can easily figure out what our covetousness is keeping us blind to.

One homicide detective told the story of interviewing a suspect from a 30-year old crime. They finally had DNA evidence that she did it, but as they sat down to talk the detective said It was like every skin pour in her body began bursting with sweat. It wasn’t until she admitted to the murder that the spigot seemed to turn off. The problem is usually that our guilt becomes overwhelming and consumes our thoughts to the point that we are ready to burst with confession.

This week, let’s not think we can get away with a wrongdoing. Let’s avoid law enforcement and let’s stay at peace with God.