In my scripture study yesterday morning, I came across this verse:
6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. (Proverbs 16)
I was struck by how concise it is. Simple and elegant, but packed with meaning.
Mercy offers forgiveness of past sins, truth sheds light on any remaining sin, and a man’s continued reverence for God causes him to depart from evil.
For further study into these topics, I highly recommend the book Seek Ye This Jesus, available in print, e-book, and audiobook formats.