Our Actions Do Have Consequences!

We are reminded that every one of our actions has consequences and ramifications of which we must be mindful. When we justify sin by declaring, "…but I'm not hurting anybody!" we deceive ourselves.

Read the following Old Testament passages: Exodus 21:12; Exodus 21:15-16; Exodus 22:18-20; Exodus 31:14; Leviticus 20:9-13.

I think it's pretty clear from these passages that there was a stronger cultural view on the death penalty than what we see today. In our modern day, capital punishment is viewed as more political than religious.

Although the death penalty isn't always enforced for killing someone, there is usually some type of price paid for committing a crime. This price might be better defined as a consequence.

For most of us, the decisions we choose to make probably won't result in the death penalty; but the consequences may result in causing pain, broken relationships, and other hardships.

Remember, life was created to be lived. Try thinking through your decisions and their consequences so you can life a full life starting today!

Let's Pray:

Lord Jesus, forgive me, for I am a sinner. Please wash me clean and baptize me with your Spirit. Come into my heart and fill me. Take control of every part of my life. I give everything over to you. Amen

May God bless you,

Dallas