FORGIVEN, BUT ....
II Samuel 12:13b-15
"And Nathan said to David, 'Put away your sin; you shall not die. However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child who is born to you shall surely die.' Then Nathan departed to his house."
It is a sad refrain that I get tired of singing, but the Scriptures keep repeating it over and over again: Even though God forgives sin, there are consequences that follow. The results of sin are not confined just to the spiritual realm; they play out in this world also. In this account, God puts his finger on the issue. Sin by a child of God gives opportunity for the ungodly to discredit God. It's not just my reputation that is harmed, but sin brings dishonor to the Savior. Lord Jesus, I don't want to give occasion to Your enemies to throw mud on Your holy name.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Sin gives occasion to God's enemies to discredit God's character.
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Have a careful day. Love you.
II Samuel 12:13b-15
"And Nathan said to David, 'Put away your sin; you shall not die. However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child who is born to you shall surely die.' Then Nathan departed to his house."
It is a sad refrain that I get tired of singing, but the Scriptures keep repeating it over and over again: Even though God forgives sin, there are consequences that follow. The results of sin are not confined just to the spiritual realm; they play out in this world also. In this account, God puts his finger on the issue. Sin by a child of God gives opportunity for the ungodly to discredit God. It's not just my reputation that is harmed, but sin brings dishonor to the Savior. Lord Jesus, I don't want to give occasion to Your enemies to throw mud on Your holy name.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Sin gives occasion to God's enemies to discredit God's character.
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Have a careful day. Love you.
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