“But your iniquities have separated
you from your God;
your sins have hidden his face from you,
so that he will not hear.
you from your God;
your sins have hidden his face from you,
so that he will not hear.
Isaiah 59:2
We have presented the undeniable truth that sin has consequences.
So what are the consequences of sin?
Well, there is no doubt that there are many consequences.
There are far too many, in fact, to cover in this one blog entry.
But let’s take a look at just one of them.
Sin divides relationships.
Broken trusts, un-kept promises, anger, these are just a token sample of the sins that can completely sever relationships that were once so close and that seemed indivisible.
Joseph’s brothers allowed jealousy to sever their family bonds.
Cain was so enraged by Gods’ acceptance of Abel’s offering that he committed the ultimate act of separation by murdering his brother.
Listen to this broken relationship caused by Samson’s lust for Delilah:
“Then she called, “Samson, the Philistines are upon you!”
He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I’ll go out as before and shake myself free.”
But he did not know that the Lord had left him.”
Sin divides relationships.
Whether we are speaking of families, friends or especially our relationship with God our sin pushes away.
Some results of broken relationships are loneliness, isolation and abandonment.
Would anyone disagree if I said those effects are not Gods’ plan for you?
His plans for you are good.
His plans include strong and life-giving relationships with Him and with others.
I have heard (and you probably have as well) people say:
“I am looking forward to hell, to be with all my friends.”
What an ironic statement when you consider it.
They are looking forward to eternal separation from God and yet
speak of enjoying enduring relationships with friends.
Sin divides relationships.
God restores relationships.
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