Consequences
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”
(Romans 6:23).
Sin had consequences! Solomon declared, “The way of transgressors is hard” (Proverbs 13:15). Later on he also wrote, “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment” (Ecclesiastes 11:9).
These and many other verses from the Bible show the serious and sad outcome of living a life of sin and pleasure. It may seem glamorous and pleasant at the time, but remember it is what Scripture calls “the pleasures of sin for a season” (Hebrews 11:25). In other words, just for a short time.
Remember too that the eternal consequences are a lost eternity in the lake of fire, referred to as “the second death” (Revelation 20:14).
Yes, the payment for sin is indeed death, but God is offering eternal life to all who own that they are sinners and receive His offer of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ.
