“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
Sin’s Deceptive Appeal
Sin often appears enticing, offering temporary pleasure or gain. However, its true cost is devastating—both in this life and in eternity.
“But encourage one another daily… so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”
Hebrews 3:13
Examples of Sin’s Cost
- Adam & Eve – Luscious Fruit
- Genesis 3:6, 16-19, 23: Their disobedience brought sin, suffering, and death into the world.
- Romans 5:12: Through Adam, sin entered humanity, and its consequences remain.
- Lot’s Wife – One Last Look
- Genesis 19:17-26: Her longing for a sinful city led to her destruction.
- Luke 17:32: Jesus reminds us to learn from her example.
- Luke 9:62: Looking back is a sign of divided loyalty.
- Achan – Silver and Gold He Could Not Spend
- Joshua 7: Achan’s greed led to his death and punishment for Israel.
- Galatians 6:7-8: “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”
- David – Another Man’s Wife
- 2 Samuel 11-12: His sin with Bathsheba brought personal grief, public shame, and family turmoil.
- Psalm 51:3: David’s confession shows the agony of guilt.
- Gehazi – Silver and Garments
- 2 Kings 5:20-27: His greed for Naaman’s gifts led to leprosy and a tarnished legacy.
- Numbers 32:23: “Your sin will find you out.”
- Judas – Thirty Pieces of Silver
- Matthew 26:14-16; 27:3-6: Judas betrayed Jesus for money but could not live with his guilt.
Sin’s Unchanging Wages
The consequences of sin remain constant:
“The scale of pay hasn’t changed in our time—sin still brings eternal death.”
- 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9: Eternal separation from God awaits those who reject His grace.
Reflection
Sin may promise satisfaction, but it only delivers destruction. God offers an alternative: eternal life through Jesus Christ. Choose the path of life and reject the deceptive bargain of sin. Are you living for eternal rewards or temporary gains?
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