Your Choices Have Consequences

Your Choices Have Consequences

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Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8 (ESV)

And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3 (ESV)

Our actions and words, particularly those involving others, have both immediate and long-term repercussions in this life and beyond. In the current culture, many prioritize self-gratification and happiness, disregarding potential consequences. This mindset often leads individuals to believe that they can achieve happiness at any cost, disregarding the well-being of others. The Bible provides numerous examples illustrating the outcomes of individuals who prioritize their own desires over future consequences.

Consider King David, a man after God’s own heart. He was crowned King of Israel, possessing wealth, status, power, wives, and children. However, he chose to pursue another man’s wife, impregnate her, and subsequently had her husband murdered, so he could marry her. The repercussions of King David’s actions caused significant damage for the remainder of his life, and the ripple effects of these consequences were evident in his children, his household, and his reign.

Today many of us are aware of broken households where spouses engaged in infidelity due to lustful passions. Subsequently, their choices initiated a chain reaction of sinful consequences that not only impacted them but also their families, friends, colleagues, church members, and others. It is paramount to cultivate virtues such as goodness, honesty, truthfulness, and integrity, and to consistently choose to live following God’s truth rather than falling into the darkness of this world.

The Bible provides numerous instances of individuals making wise choices, and their descendants reaped the benefits of their decisions. For instance, Joseph rose to prominence in Egypt and saved countless lives through his obedience to God. Similarly, the story of Ruth and Boaz, who are included in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, serves as a testament to the consequences of wise choices.

The decisions we make in life can have positive or negative ripple effects across generations, contingent upon our daily choices and actions. While we may not be perfect and will inevitably make mistakes, the question arises: do we learn and grow from these mistakes, refraining from repeating them, or do we prioritize carnal pleasures, disregarding the potential fallout of our decisions? The path we choose will determine the repercussions brought about because of our actions.

As children of God, let us strive to walk in the light of His love and precepts, making wise choices as we navigate life. Amidst the temptations of fleeting pleasure and enticements, let us resist and choose to follow God, seeking His lasting joy, happiness, and peace, that only He can give. 

Blessings,

Angélique

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