March 1, 2024 – The Controlling Nature Of Sin

The Controlling Nature Of Sin
March 1, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 5:21-23
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

     In today’s world, we see the promises of today’s verses play out in both our political and religious communities. I heard a “so-called” pastor on TV trying to defend homosexuality as a choice given by God, while at the same time, government agencies were trying to deny it by condemning gay marriage. The freedom to engage in this behavior has persisted for so long that religious communities are divided on whether it’s a life choice or a sin.

     Pornography is one of society’s leading moneymakers, as destructive as a runaway train. Yet businesses make billions, and our government collects millions in taxes from the sales of its products. I fear that in the near future, today’s culture will embrace it and simply add a “sin tax” to it, much like they do with tobacco and alcohol. It seems to be the idea that if you cannot eliminate it, tax it?

      Gambling, once considered sinful, is now widely accepted, and promoted everywhere, with much of it owned and operated by the government.

      Sin, left alone long enough will bind you. The Bible says we will be trapped “with the cords of his sins.” Sadly, millions today are caught in this trap. No matter our viewpoint on these sins, we are bound by the views of the majority. Don’t be mistaken, the majority will ultimately choose sin. As it says in Matthew 7:13 “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:” No matter how hard we try to guide them toward what’s right and direct them to the Bible, they may die without receiving its instruction. Why? Because sin has become more important to them than obedience to God. Whether it’s sex, drugs, pornography, alcohol, or anything else, the world no longer controls their sins; their sins now control them.
     

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

     James 1:14-15 “But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.” Dear friend, let us pray for our homes, our nation, and our world. Let’s guide a new generation towards Christ. Their understanding and relationship with God is our nation’s beacon of hope.

 

Will you BIND SIN, or will SIN BIND you?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: MARCH 1, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Numbers 30 – Numbers 32
  Proverbs 5:21 – 23

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Numbers 7-8
  Mark 8:1-21