Sin's Devastation
Jerusalem was destroyed by the Babylonian army because of sin. The temple and the largest homes were burned, and all of the walls of the city were broken down.(II Kings 25:9,10) Sin always leads to devastation, and we must stay as far away from sin as we can. Let's think about how sin enters our lives, so we can stay away from it.
The people of Judah, God's people, did not set out to have their city and their lives destroyed. They fell into sin. They were tempted by the things they saw in the people around them, and they gave in. They compromised their beliefs. They rationalized their actions. They transgressed the laws of God. That is how sin happens. We may be able to explain to ourselves why it is a good idea to sin, but we are never right. Then, when we sin, we begin to see the negative consequences. We have broken our relationship with God, and He is no longer Lord of our lives. Then, it is easier to keep sinning more and more. That is what leads to the devastation. God calls us to come back to Him, but we fail to listen, and finally, He has to bring severe punishment.
This reality of sin applies to countries, families, and individuals. Sin is rampant in our culture today. We will experience sins' devastation, if we do not repent and turn back to the Lord with all of our hearts.
Tomorrow, I intend to read I Chronicles 2-4.
The people of Judah, God's people, did not set out to have their city and their lives destroyed. They fell into sin. They were tempted by the things they saw in the people around them, and they gave in. They compromised their beliefs. They rationalized their actions. They transgressed the laws of God. That is how sin happens. We may be able to explain to ourselves why it is a good idea to sin, but we are never right. Then, when we sin, we begin to see the negative consequences. We have broken our relationship with God, and He is no longer Lord of our lives. Then, it is easier to keep sinning more and more. That is what leads to the devastation. God calls us to come back to Him, but we fail to listen, and finally, He has to bring severe punishment.
This reality of sin applies to countries, families, and individuals. Sin is rampant in our culture today. We will experience sins' devastation, if we do not repent and turn back to the Lord with all of our hearts.
Tomorrow, I intend to read I Chronicles 2-4.