and after reading, I knew it should be shared.
| To sin or not to sin- which direction will you go? |
Why should a person be aware that God is serious about sin?
Not nearly enough thought is given to what sin actually does to a person.
1. Sin separates us from God.
2. Sin keeps us from growing closer to God.
3. Sin keeps us from fellow-shipping with God; distrusting and/or not believing Him.
4. Sin makes our thoughts and hearts vulnerable to the Adversary.
Sin and the consequences we suffer from sin are real.
We ought to be aware of what we're choosing to do to ourselves by catering to sin. Knowing the truth can get the matter of sin settled once and for all.
The flesh is weak, causing a person to sin, but the Spirit is strong.
The flesh can be strengthened through the Holy Spirit.
Our heavenly Father already provided for us the Way, the Truth, and the Light to
get from under the dark, spiraling downward suction of enticing sin. Sure, sin may look and feel good for a moment, but the penalty of sin is more lasting.
God desires us to enjoy life and to be happy and safe. He knows there's danger about. He wants to protect us from what's harmful and dangerous as a loving Father protects those He loves from what's dangerous and harmful to us.
However, He won't make you do anything against your will.
It's your choice and decision to weigh the good vs the bad, the truth vs the lie, life vs death for yourself.
Then, the consequences are yours as well depending upon your decision.
