Casey Anthony: The Psychology of a Liar Part II

Once again we were able to eye witness the life of a woman utterly consumed by sin and lies.  In fact the Defense is now trying to bring in a mental health professional in order to justify, to some degree, her obvious depravity.

While it is easy to look at a woman like Casey and cast judgement, we must keep in mind that the same sin which consumes her lies also in us.  Certainly her alleged actions warrant legal justice, but there is another truth at work.

All of us, by the sinful nature in us eternally offend an infinitely just and holy God.  While the sins we commit may vary in degree, the nature, consequence before God, and capacity to master and consume us does not.

The wrath of God poured out upon sin, from the smallest of lies to the greatest, is displayed in Christ on the cross.  As the song reminds us, "it was my sin that held Him there."  It is only by the saving and sanctifying grace of God through Christ that keeps us from standing on trial before the Father.  Our only defense and justification is the blood of Christ poured out for us!

The same nature of sin which drives Casey to do what she did lies also in me.  To paraphrase the Reformer John Bradford...There but for the grace of God, go I.