The Bible teaches us that, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) And that, "there is none righteous, no not one." (Romans 3:10)
Thankfully, it also teaches us that, "God has so demonstrated His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) Why? Because "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
While there is forgiveness of sin and everlasting life through Jesus Christ, the bible also teaches there are consequences for the sin in our lives as well.
Adam and Eve immediately after sinning, felt shame because of their nakedness, and they doubly showed their guilt by hiding from God. (Genesis 3:9-10) Moses, God's representative to the people, could not enter the promise land because he misrepresented God. (Numbers 20:12) King David, who killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword and took his wife Bathsheba for his own, lost his wives and the child conceived in sin. (2 Samuel 12) King Solomon, had his kingdom torn away form him, cause he followed after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians. (1 Kings 11:1-12)
Are we then immune to consequences of the sin in our lives? Absolutely not!
For the non-believer, the greatest consequence of sin is to their own mortal soul. Ezekiel 18:4 says, that the soul that sins shall die, and Romans 6:23 tells us that the wages of sin is death.
For the born-again child of God, there is the tragic consequence of separation from God - as God has no fellowship with sin. Thankfully, God has made provision for us to return to fellowship with Him. He promised that “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
Remember that your actions have consequences! When tempted to sin, don't let your emotions overrule your intelligence or your desire to please God. Discipline yourself to consider the possible consequences of your actions. James 4:7-8 says, Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.
The Truth
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (Romans 12:2)
