Your Actions Have Consquences

Introduction

Today, I want to talk about a simple but profound truth: our actions have consequences. Sometimes the results of our actions are immediate, like when we see the smile on someone’s face after a kind word. Other times, the consequences take time to unfold, and by the time we realize them, it’s too late to take back what we’ve done. But the Bible doesn’t leave us in the dark about this. God’s Word teaches us that every choice we make, whether for good or bad, leads somewhere. The question is, Where is our actions taking us? Are we sowing seeds that lead to life and blessing, or are we planting seeds that could bring about pain and regret? Today, I want to share with you three Bible verses that show us how important our decisions are and how God calls us to choose wisely.

Text: Galatians 6:7-8

7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

What this verse talks about is Every action we take whether good or bad—sets a course toward a certain outcome. for example If we choose to sow selfishness, dishonesty, or sin into our lives, the consequences will eventually come, often bringing destruction. But if we choose to sow seeds of righteousness and obedience to God, the harvest will be eternal life. This verse makes it clear that every action, big or small, has a result, and it challenges us to be mindful of what we are planting in our lives today.

TRANSITION

Sometimes we’re tempted to make decisions that seem right or feel good at the time, without thinking of the long-term consequences. That brings me to Proverbs 14:12, which warns us:

12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

This verse is a sobering reminder that not everything that feels right leads to good outcomes. In fact, our own understanding, when separated from God’s wisdom, can lead us down a path of destruction. We live in a world that tells us to follow our hearts or do what feels good, but if our actions are not grounded in God’s truth, we may be sowing seeds of pain and regret without even knowing it.

TRANSITION

At this point, you might be wondering, How can I make sure my actions lead to positive outcomes? The answers is in Deuteronomy 30:19 and it says

19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

God offers us the freedom to choose, but with that freedom comes the weight of responsibility. Our actions don’t just affect us; they ripple into the lives of others, including future generations. The call to “choose life” is an invitation to make choices that align with God’s will, ensuring that the consequences bring blessings, not curses.

3 Practical Applications

Evaluate your current actions

Seek God’s wisdom before acting

Make intentional choices that reflect your faith

Conclusion

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the choices we are making today, asking God for wisdom to ensure that our actions lead to life, blessings, and a closer relationship with Him.