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04ctd · 06-23-2014, 02:41 PM

The Lies of the Adversary “I can do whatever I want and God will forgive me” by Bill Money

For we know Him who said, "It is mine to avenge, I will repay" and again, "the Lord will judge His people." It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Hebrews 10.30-31

It is God's purpose to mold us and shape us to be like Christ (Romans 8:29).

He loves us intensely, evidenced by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for us. As part of that love, He disciplines us. It is an integral part of shaping us into the image of Christ.

"My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, do not lose heart when He rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He punishes everyone He accepts as a son." Hebrew 12:5-6 (see also Hebrews 12:7-11)

Therefore we should expect to be disciplined when we sin - accidentally or willfully. It is part of His explicit plan in molding and shaping us to be like Christ.

There are significant consequences for sin. There are especially significant consequences for willful sin - that is, actions that we know are wrong and we choose to do it anyhow (Psalms 19:13.)

Out of His love for us He must discipline us to drive the heart of rebellion out of us so that we might become more like Christ. He loves us too much to leave us in a rebellious state rebelling against his commands.

Therefore, do not yield to the lie of the adversary that you can do whatever you wish and God will forgive you.

As with most lies from the adversary, there is an element of truth to this.

He will forgive you, He will continue to love you, and out of that love He will discipline you. And the discipline will be significant if the rebellion is significant.

It is His goal and purpose to change us from the rebellious people we are into the image of Christ, Who was not able to do anything unless God did it through Him and Who did only what He saw the Father doing.

And God will do what He needs to do to accomplish that change in us.

Don’t rebel, Obedience matters, big-time.

06-23-2014, 02:41 PM	#45
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	The Lies of the Adversary “I can do whatever I want and God will forgive me” by Bill Money For we know Him who said, "It is mine to avenge, I will repay" and again, "the Lord will judge His people." It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Hebrews 10.30-31 It is God's purpose to mold us and shape us to be like Christ (Romans 8:29). He loves us intensely, evidenced by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for us. As part of that love, He disciplines us. It is an integral part of shaping us into the image of Christ. "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, do not lose heart when He rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He punishes everyone He accepts as a son." Hebrew 12:5-6 (see also Hebrews 12:7-11) Therefore we should expect to be disciplined when we sin - accidentally or willfully. It is part of His explicit plan in molding and shaping us to be like Christ. There are significant consequences for sin. There are especially significant consequences for willful sin - that is, actions that we know are wrong and we choose to do it anyhow (Psalms 19:13.) Out of His love for us He must discipline us to drive the heart of rebellion out of us so that we might become more like Christ. He loves us too much to leave us in a rebellious state rebelling against his commands. Therefore, do not yield to the lie of the adversary that you can do whatever you wish and God will forgive you. As with most lies from the adversary, there is an element of truth to this. He will forgive you, He will continue to love you, and out of that love He will discipline you. And the discipline will be significant if the rebellion is significant. It is His goal and purpose to change us from the rebellious people we are into the image of Christ, Who was not able to do anything unless God did it through Him and Who did only what He saw the Father doing. And God will do what He needs to do to accomplish that change in us. Don’t rebel, Obedience matters, big-time. __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.