*CONSEQUENCES OF SIN*

*CONSEQUENCES OF SIN*

Before the consequence let read.

_The word for sin in the Greek language is “amartia" (ha-mar-tia)._

*It means “to miss the mark."*

Every time we sin we do miss the mark.

God has set high standards for us all because He is just and He is deserving of our obedience.

It is because we have all missed the mark that Jesus died.

His blood covers every single sin.

* What happens, though, when we do sin?*

*What are the consequences of sin? Let us see what the Bible has to say.*

*1. Separation*

“But your iniquities (sin) have made a separation between you and your God."(Isaiah 59:2a) This is by far the biggest consequence of sin.

*2. It is Harmful to You;*
But Lot’s wife, behind him, looked back and she became a pillar of salt." (Genesis 19:26) Lot’s wife lost her life because of that one sin. God takes sin seriously, which is why we should always choose His way, instead of our own way.

*3. It is Harmful to Others*

When you choose to run your life instead of letting God guide you, catastrophic events can happen.

“Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under." (Matthew 2:16) Herod’s sin cost the life of many innocent children.

*4. Sin is a Catalyst for More Sin*

As believers, it is the Holy Spirit that convicts us when we do wrong (John 16:7-8), so that we can repent and be clean again. However, in the case of unbelievers or believers who refuse to repent, sin can catapult us into deeper sin.

*5. It is an Eternal Death Sentence to Unbelievers*

“For the wages of sin is death." (Romans 6:23) It is my prayer that this verse really speaks to you. A true believer will repent of their sins, but those who are rebellious are in serious trouble! Eternal death (separation from God forever) awaits all who choose to not accept Christ as their Lord and Savior