Consequences For Followng His Permissive Will

Israelites Demand a King (1 Samuel 8)

Consequences: God allowed them to have a king, leading to political strife and a warning about the burdens of monarchy.Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:7-9, 19-22

Golden Calf (Exodus 32)

Consequences: Idolatry led to severe judgment, including the death of about 3,000 people.Scripture: Exodus 32:25-28

Spies Sent to Canaan (Numbers 13-14)

Consequences: Their fear and disbelief resulted in 40 years of wandering and the death of that generation in the wilderness.Scripture: Numbers 14:26-30

Desire for Meat (Numbers 11)

Consequences: God sent quail, but many suffered a plague due to their greed and complaints.Scripture: Numbers 11:31-34

Rebellion of Korah (Numbers 16)

Consequences: The ground opened up and swallowed Korah and his followers, demonstrating the consequences of rebellion.Scripture: Numbers 16:31-33

Solomon's Idolatry (1 Kings 11)

Consequences: His turning to idol worship led to God raising adversaries against him and the eventual division of the kingdom.Scripture: 1 Kings 11:9-13

Jesus’ Rejection (Matthew 23:37)

Consequences: Jesus lamented over Jerusalem, predicting its destruction and the consequences of rejecting Him.Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Jonah's Flight from God (Jonah 1)

Consequences: Jonah faced a storm and was swallowed by a great fish, ultimately leading to his repentance and obedience.Scripture: Jonah 1:4, 17; Jonah 2:1-2

Israel's Desire for False Prophets (Jeremiah 5:31)

Consequences: The people were led astray by false prophecies, resulting in further spiritual decline and judgment.Scripture: Jeremiah 5:31-32

The Rich Young Ruler (Matthew 19:16-22)

Consequences: The young man walked away from Jesus, missing the opportunity for eternal life.Scripture: Matthew 19:22

The Israelites' Complaints in the Wilderness (Exodus 16)

Consequences: Their constant complaints led to God's anger and consequences in their journey.Scripture: Exodus 16:2-3, 20

David's Census (2 Samuel 24)

Consequences: The census brought a plague upon Israel, resulting in the deaths of 70,000 people.Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:15-17

Gideon's Fleece (Judges 6:36-40)

Consequences: Gideon's doubt led to delays in action against the Midianites and reliance on signs rather than faith.Scripture: Judges 6:39-40

Samson's Desire for Philistine Women (Judges 14)

Consequences: His marriages led to personal and national strife, contributing to his eventual downfall.Scripture: Judges 14:3, 16:1-21

People of Israel in the Time of the Judges (Judges 21:25)

Consequences: The lack of leadership led to chaos, moral decline, and repeated cycles of sin and judgment.Scripture: Judges 21:25

Eli's Failure to Restrain His Sons (1 Samuel 2)

Consequences: Eli's permissiveness led to God's judgment on his family and the loss of the priesthood.Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30-34

The Exodus Generation's Complaints About Food (Numbers 14:2-3)

Consequences: Their complaints resulted in God's anger and a declaration that they would not enter the Promised Land.Scripture: Numbers 14:26-29

The Israelites’ Intermarriage with Foreign Nations (Ezra 9)

Consequences: This led to spiritual compromise and a turning away from God, causing Ezra great distress.Scripture: Ezra 9:1-2