Sin

It’s time to stop the secret games and make the journey home to God’s welcoming arms of mercy.

Weigh your words. Hold your tongue. Think before you speak. That simple exercise is going to keep you from a lot of sin and regret.

In this section of Proverbs, He slams the hammer down with a series of admonitions. I see four important warnings in today’s passage.

He will love us as much tomorrow as He does today. That does not give us a pass to sin; rather, it motivates us to obey such a good and loving God.

God’s work in our lives causes onlookers to “see” what He has done, “fear” His mighty power, and “put their trust in the Lord.” Wait patiently for the Lord. Help is on the way!

God forgives us completely. We need to forgive others . . . and ourselves.

How about you? Can you celebrate the deliverance that Jesus brings . . . an eternal deliverance from sin, brokenness, and separation from God? Our spiritual deliverance is something that “should never fail to be celebrated.”

Jobs, possessions, relationships, money, hobbies and a host of other things serve as the “add on” for many worshipers. It’s sad that today’s passage described Israel. But having been warned of sin’s consequences, it’s even more tragic if this passage describes us today.

Today’s passage issues a strong warning. Sin always brings consequences.