Sin is never satisfied. It will take all your health and wealth as well as your independence and happiness. Sin is negative in all its ways.
We read in the Holy Bible of the consequences of sin. Paul wrote in Romans 6:23 that “the wages of sin is death.” Yet, the Lord does not leave us without a way out! The apostle continued to say in Romans 6:23 that “the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Sin is not what it promises to be. The devil told Eve that she would be just like God. We clearly see that the oldest lie in the book is the very lie humans want most to believe! Nothing is sacred to the wanton sinner! In Genesis 3:5, the Devil said, “For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.” Eve doubted God and paid the price. Soon, she would learn the depth of the tempter’s deceit and the result of her sin of doubt and disobedience. In Genesis 3:16, God told her, “I will greatly multiply thy sorrow.” Never would Eve have imagined the pain and suffering her disobedience would bring into the world, and her husband’s inaction resulted in God’s judgment on him as well. “For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” Death came into the world because of sin. Sin is never healthy for our souls.
Sin results in never reaching God’s standard for righteousness. He is the maker of the law, the establisher of morality. He condemns the deviant mind of the wicked, who “call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter” (Isaiah 5:20).
In fact, sin destroys all hope of Heaven for the prideful rebel. “Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight” (Isaiah 5:21). Many declare their sin is natural, but this contradicts God’ s Holy Word, and their self-justification will end in eternal sorrow. Notice how our Lord warns us of the fate of sinners who disobey His call. Jesus, the sinless Savior, said, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:16).
Sin is nothing but damnation for our souls! Isaiah 5:24 tells us of God’s reaction to pride-filled sinners. “Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.” It is the enemy that delivers Hell for the human soul. Proverbs 10:19 states, “In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.” Solomon advised to be careful in one’s way, avoiding behaviors that lead to Hell! Never has sin brought about salvation — not for Eve and not for us.
Jesus came to “seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). He is the Friend of sinners and the Redeemer of the lost. However, in order to receive the benefits of His sacrifice, we must surrender all to Him. Sin is never far away, and so we must obey the commands of Christ for our deliverance! In Christ alone can we find comfort, mercy, grace and forgiveness. Acts 4:12 states clearly, for all sinners and saints, that, “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Sin is everywhere — in our thoughts, our homes, our work and our culture. Beware when sin becomes acceptable in the eyes of society or families! If God says something is missing the mark of His righteousness, then it is sin, no matter who says that it’s not! Sin is snake-like, and it can slither in unawares and destroy all that is good! Sin is noted for its subtly.
Our Savior offers victory over sin. Now is the time to respond to the Gospel call. We are advised to not delay but rather to “…arise and be baptized, wash away your sins…” (Acts 22:16). Obey the call of Jesus Christ, today!
