Dear Young Christian:
“Fools make a mock at sin” (Proverbs 14:9).
Here is a verse to consider as we head out again into a world where sin is made light of, and not only practiced, but preached and glorified.
The unbeliever thinks very lightly of sin, laughs at sin, participates in sin, and as the Bible states, enjoys “the pleasures of sin for a season” (Hebrews 11:25).
Yes, sin has its momentary pleasures, but that is as far as it goes…momentary and fleeting at best! Let’s be careful that we don’t get caught up with the spirit of the world, where sin seems to be one big joke. God does not look lightly on sin and neither should we. David said, “Take not the spirit of Thy holiness from me” (Psalm 51:11 JND). In other words, Don’t let me get used to sin. The only way this will happen will be in staying close to the Lord and in reading His Word. Otherwise we will become desensitized to sin and lose a sense of what holiness really is.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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