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Topic: SIN IS NO JOKE
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Eden
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Cornelius Stam wrote, as posted by WildB quote:
sin is no joke to God
Sin is no joke to me either.
Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man who does NOT walk in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the road of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.
But I myself once had my conversation among them:
Ephesians 2:3
Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
Ephesians 4:22
But that you put off concerning the former conversation the old man which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.
But sin is no joke to God, nor to me and I am so thankful for the Christian life compared to what I had before.
love, Eden
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WildB
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by Cornelius R. Stam
The present trend in American moral conduct is downward. Increasing thousands all about us are throwing restraint to the winds "to enjoy the pleasures of sin".
We struggle with the problem of juvenile delinquency, but tempt the young in a hundred ways to immorality and violence. We are shocked at the deeds of sex-mad criminals who make it unsafe for women to walk the streets at night, but our women continue to pay less and less heed to the principles of modesty and decency that would contribute so greatly to their own safety.
Most of all, we have disregarded the Word of God. No longer does the Bible hold the first place in our homes. It rather lies gathering dust while our moral and spiritual strength is dissipated by pursuing pleasures that fail to bring true happiness or satisfaction. Yes, we have "a form of godliness" but our conduct "denies the power thereof".
Sin may be "fun" to many. They may joke about drunkenness, indecency and immorality, but God declares that it is no joke to Him. He says: "Fools make a mock at sin" (Prov.14:9); for, not only does sin in its very nature break down, rather than build up; but, as responsible creatures, sinners will one day have to give an account of their conduct to the God who created them.
To look at the brighter side, we may all rejoice in another indication that sin is no joke to God. St. Paul points it out in I Corinthians 15:3, where he says: "Christ died for our sins". Christ knew the horrible results of sin and the dreadful penalty which justice must visit upon it. Yes, and He also knew that "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Rom.3:23), and in infinite love He left the glories of heaven and stooped to bear the disgrace and penalty for sin Himself! "Christ... hath once suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God" (IPet.3:18), and those who come to know God through faith in Christ experience peace and joy which this world can never afford.
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