One Thing Sin Does….

One thing sin does in its deception is it keeps thoughts about our future out of our minds. When we don’t take an idea that requires action all the way through to its end, we fail in our evaluation of that idea. When we fail in our evaluation, the chances are almost a guarantee that idea will be disastrous. Think about instant gratification. Does it involve future thought? Does it distract by making the “now” more important than using discernment? Does it even allow future thought? Sin has a way either through blatant deception or through subtle distraction to accomplish its goal of separating us from God. The solution is to recognize its avenues of deceit, and not allow it to run its course. Sin’s ability to make us run away from God can be stopped by realizing God’s love for us gives us a choice. We can choose to repent of our sin, ask for forgiveness, and embrace God’s mercy. He doesn’t want us to perish. He wants us to follow Him. The next time sin creeps in and whispers “RUN”, we still have a choice. Choose to run towards God, not away from Him. It may seem difficult fighting your pride, but you’ll get used to it, and in the end, it won’t compare to the alternative. Without God there is no hope. Without God there is no peace. Without God life isn’t “living” at all, it’s just existing, pretending is more like it. Hope comes from God. And hope about your future plays a key role in truly living life. Don’t let sin rob you of this gracious gift.

9 She defiled herself with immorality and gave no thought to her future. Now she lies in the gutter with no one to lift her out.“Lord, see my misery,” she cries. “The enemy has triumphed.” Lamentations 1:9