Consequences, Another Name For Judgement

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Secular -

Here are a couple of stories about people who faced consequences for their actions, lack thereof, or someone else’s actions.
A pastor is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach.
After watching the boys efforts for some time, the pastor moves closer to the boy’s position. He steps smartly across the street, walks up behind the little fellow and, placing his hand kindly on the child’s shoulder leans over and gives the doorbell a solid ring.
Crouching down to the child’s level, the pastor smiles benevolently and asks, “And now what, my little man?” To which the boy replies, “Now we run!”
A Baker was asked to print 1 John 4:18 on a wedding cake. He forgot, and instead printed John 4:18.
1st John 4:18 (ESV) reads “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.”
John 4:18 (ESV) on the other hand reads “For you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband.”

Historical/Cultural Context -

Paul preached the gospel in Corinth in the early 50s AD during his second missionary journey (Acts 18:1–18). When opposition grew fierce there, the Lord Jesus spoke to him in a vision assuring him that he had ‘many people’ in the city (Acts 18:10). With this encouragement, Paul stayed on for eighteen months, ‘teaching them the word of God’ (Acts 18:11). God used Paul’s ministry to bring about the birth and establishment of the church in Corinth.

Biblical Text -

1 Corinthians 10:1–13 NKJV
Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.” Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell; nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents; nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

-[Prayer]-

Life Principle - Christians Can Still Face Consequences For Our Sin, But God Made A Way For Us To Escape Our Temptation To Sin.

Life Point- The God of The Old Covenant Is Still The God of The New Covenant

Exegetical -

1 Corinthians 10:1–13 NLT
I don’t want you to forget, dear brothers and sisters, about our ancestors in the wilderness long ago. All of them were guided by a cloud that moved ahead of them, and all of them walked through the sea on dry ground. In the cloud and in the sea, all of them were baptized as followers of Moses. All of them ate the same spiritual food, and all of them drank the same spiritual water. For they drank from the spiritual rock that traveled with them, and that rock was Christ. Yet God was not pleased with most of them, and their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. These things happened as a warning to us, so that we would not crave evil things as they did, or worship idols as some of them did. As the Scriptures say, “The people celebrated with feasting and drinking, and they indulged in pagan revelry.” And we must not engage in sexual immorality as some of them did, causing 23,000 of them to die in one day. Nor should we put Christ to the test, as some of them did and then died from snakebites. And don’t grumble as some of them did, and then were destroyed by the angel of death. These things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age. If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

Homiletical -

Has Paul stopped talking to and about other Christians?
The answer is no
He is talking about all of these calamities that befell the people of Israel as the left the land of Egypt for their sins and that it was an example for us. As in things not to do. Do not be caught in these sins you who have become Christians who have tasted of the Spirit of God, who have become regenerate in His presence.
The Christian, can and still does sin.
Just because you are a Christian it does not excuse your actions. Sin is still sin and God still says “Stop doing it!”
They all ate the same spiritual and physical food in the desert. That is what was called manna from heaven.
Jesus is compared to manna and water hear because He gives life.
John 6:32–35 NLT
Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, Moses didn’t give you bread from heaven. My Father did. And now he offers you the true bread from heaven. The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” “Sir,” they said, “give us that bread every day.” Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
John 7:37–38 NKJV
On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
There are a lot of people who will say this is Just talking in parables, he isn’t being literal.
In a sense they are correct and in a sense they are completely wrong. If you have had that born-again experience you know that you were changed you can feel the spiritual difference it is almost tangible.
This change this spiritual experience is one that you are supposed to keep going back to Jesus to get more of.
When we are in sin, we stop that work in us. That experience seems to wane and even go away some, until we repent.
1 Corinthians 10:5–6 NLT
Yet God was not pleased with most of them, and their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. These things happened as a warning to us, so that we would not crave evil things as they did,
Let me tell you Christian, we are subject to Judgement just as they were for their sins. God forgives sin, but sometimes there is a physical consequence that must still be paid. Let me say it another way. Just because you have been saved of an eternity in torment it doesn’t mean that every sin you commit or omit moving forward will not have some kind of consequence or judgement on it. Especially those habitual sins that so many people are guilty of. Those sins that just seem too linger and hang on.
The problem is that if we keep holding on to the habitual sins and then surrender to them and quit fighting against sin, then you can bet you will have some very real consequences in this life. The most obvious and most precious consequence for us is the grieving of The Holy Spirit. It is a kind of hinderance or stop on your soul and can cause you emotional issues, even depression in your life. Because you know what it is like to walk with God and then all of a sudden that river, that newness, that power is significantly decreased.
Ephesians 4:30 NKJV
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
This is a command. Don’t grieve God. Sin grieves God. Repent of sin and turn away from it, and come back into right relationship with Him.
Let me give you a very real sin that has very real problems for both clergy and the layman.
Pornography - it is pervasive, a sin, and is evil.
Matthew 5:27–30 NKJV
“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.
A while ago I wash watching this thread online, it was about spiritual discussions amongst people and a man got on there and stated that his addiction to that stuff was so bad that he couldn’t walk by his computer room without being sucked into that evil for 8-10 hours at a time. He lost his job, his wife, and his kids. Not once, but twice.
Some Statistics on this:
47% of families in the United States reported that it is a problem in their home.
The use of it by men or women increases the adultery rate by more than 300%.
56% of American divorces involve one party having an “obsessive interest” in it.
68% of church-going men and over 50% of pastors view it on a regular basis.
Thats not have seen it, but actively view it.
This sin doesn’t just affect men. It affects women and is becoming an epidemic and growing addiction for them
31% of women 18-34 purposely watch it.
1 out of 3 women will watch at minimum once a week. That is the minimum
Only 13% of Christian women say that hey don’t watch it on a regular basis. That leaves 87% of Christian women who do watch.
50% of all women in the U.S. say that it is a perfectly acceptable thing to be involved in.
We will get to this in an upcoming chapter but:
1 Corinthians 6:18 NLT
Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body.
I have been looking at counseling books, from a Christian perspective, as part of my ongoing education as a pastor. I believe that when you stop learning, you stop living. Everyone should be life-long learners.
New research is showing that your brain has electrical impulses that work along the neural pathways. When one is exposed and bound up in this sin, it literally creates new neural pathways in your physical brain.
Your dopamine levels increase, which is the same thing that a drug does on the brain.
It literally rewires how you think. Studies show that those involved in this habitual sin become desensitized to it and need it more and more to get the same high.
If you have ever met someone on drugs, who then comes off drugs and stays off of it for a year or more their personality literally changes and always for the better. The same is true with this sin.
It’s not just that doing this circumvents your normal response to your spouse, it’s not that it is taking your time away from those who need you and want to be with you, it’s not just the fact that it opens you up to more and greater sins in this physical arena, but you are literally changing who you are and who God wants you to be.
You are messing yourself up spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and even physically because of this sin.
God wants better for us. He didn’t want to stop your fun, He wants you to live to your best potential.
Sin will take you farther than you want to go, cost you more than you want to pay, and keep you longer than you want to stay.
1 Corinthians 10:7–11 NKJV
And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.” Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell; nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents; nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
We are not to be Idolaters, which means putting anything in front of your priorities to God.
You can put your car, motorcycle, boat, wife and even Kids in front of God. They can become an idol to you. This has consequences for your life.
We are not to tempt Christ.
Don’t walk out of here and say to yourself “I know what the preacher said, but I don’t believe him. I am going to do what I want.” Christian that is a mistake.
Deuteronomy 6:16 NLT
You must not test the Lord your God as you did when you complained at Massah.
We are not to complain to God about everything He provides.
The Israelites complained about the manna God provided because they wanted meat. They complained later that there were giants in the land that God had provided them.
Some people complain about everything, they don’t know how to be content. “God thanks for the car, I want a better one.” “God, thanks for the house. I want a bigger one.” “God, thanks for my husband. But i just can’t stand when does______ (you fill in the blank).”
These things were written down for us to have a warning. To not be like the people of God during their time on this earth that were destroyed.
Malachi 3:6 NLT
“I am the Lord, and I do not change. That is why you descendants of Jacob are not already destroyed.
Hebrews 13:8 NLT
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
The God of the Old Testament is still the God of the New Testament. Don’t think your sins will not be judged, just because you are a Christian.
Luke 12:2–3 NLT
The time is coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
1 Corinthians 10:12–13 NLT
If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
I have seen many a married Christian, many a pastor say that they would never cheat on their spouse. They were so arrogant that they didn’t put in safe guards or keep their guards up and they ended up falling.
My marriage is by no means perfect. However, most adultery starts because one of the spouses shares their heart about things that are really troubling them with people who aren’t their spouse. We made a commitment long ago, that we don’t bare our hearts to anyone other than each other. If the thing that is bothering us so much that we are to our breaking point is about the other one, then we seek a professional Christian Counselor. Who can be a pastor or other spiritual leader. That’s it. No one else.
Remember whatever your temptations are to sin, you aren’t the first one to have it. Temptation in and of itself is no sin, but when we entertain that temptation then it is sin. You have the power to force yourself to think about what you choose. You can say “Nope, in Jesus name I cast that out of my mind and choose to think about something else.” This is Biblical.
2 Corinthians 10:3–5 NKJV
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
The thing that we must remember is that temptation cannot be overcome by brute force of will, but it can be escaped from.
You don’t take someone who was once an alcoholic to a bar to witness for Christ. They must escape from that situation.
You don’t take an ex-drug addict to a dope dealer to witness for Christ. Now you have shown them who they can go to to get their dope and will become a temptation for them. It is better not to put anyone in that situation.
If you have a problem with foolish jokes or dirty jokes or cussing, you don’t go down and hang out with the stereotypical navy guys. Because you may fall right back into that habit.
Remember with every temptation there is a way of escape. If you don’t see it right away, ask God to show it to you. Trust me, He will.

Life Principle– Christians Can Still Face Consequences For Our Sin, But God Made A Way For Us To Escape Our Temptation To Sin.

Call to Action – altar call….

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