Housebroken—before people

Heartbroken—before God

 

Housebroken—I make a good impression on people, who think I’m a pretty good person.

Heartbroken—“God, be merciful to me, a sinner.”

 

Housebroken—I do not curse, steal, cheat, lie [except for now].  I’m better than a lot of other people.

Heartbroken—“All our righteousness is like filthy rags.”

 

Housebroken—I am qualified for church membership (even leadership) in good standing.

Heartbroken—“Not everyone who says, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven.”

 

Housebroken—I have the best of both worlds:  I live very comfortably, will retire comfortably, and still give a lot money to church and charity.

Heartbroken—“Sell everything you have, give it all away, and follow Jesus.”

 

Oh, no, that would break my heart.  I couldn’t do that.

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.”     —–His Book