The Price of Sin

We are devastated at our house. I dear friend has been accused of a very severe error in judgment. I do not know the details. I don't want to. Am I naive? No. I just know that it will not change my opinion of this brother. And more importantly, I will not let it effect the way I love him or his family.

What is the price of sin? We don't know. It's a hidden fee that is required after we have indulged the sin. As my momma always told me, "If you break your arm sinnin', God will forgive the sin. But, you still have a broken arm." If we were presented the price of our sin up front, we would be less apt to sin. If you knew one more drink would cause the wreck and cost a life, would you have one more? If going to lunch with your secretary would lead to an affair that causes the breakup of two families, would it be worth the moments of pleasure? Probably not. You can be very sure that all sin has a consequence. You may feel like you have escaped punishment, but it will affect you. I remember as a kid racing down Sylvan Trail. It was a kick in an MGB - curves, hills, and speed. Lots of speed. I passed a police officer with my speedometer pegged. Without thinking, I ran. I did not get caught. I'm not sure why. But for the next few months, every time the phone rang, there was a knock at the door, or a police officer pulled in behind me, fear would set in. Had I been caught? Would I get arrested? Are they looking for me?

Sin has a price. And we still sin. We are sinful by nature. But, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins. We only have to confess them and repent (or turn away from) our sin.

We are saved by grace through our faith in Christ Jesus.