Listing the Consequences

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth: I have a friend who carries a list around in his billfold. It reminds him of the consequences of sin.

Man:

• Sin steals joy.
• Sin removes confidence.
• Sin brings guilt.
• Sin gives Satan the upper hand.
• Sin quenches God’s Spirit.
• Sin brings physical damage.

Nancy: When he’s tempted to disobey God, my friend pulls out the list and reads it.

Man:

• Sin causes an ache in the soul.
• Sin breaks God’s heart.
• Sin opens the door to other sins.
• Sin produces fear.
• Sin makes me its slave.

Nancy: He asks himself, Is this a price I really want to pay? Is this a price I can afford to pay?You may want to make a list of your own. Next time you’re tempted to sin, pull it out and read it before you give into the temptation.

With Seeking Him, I'm Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.