Sunday in my morning message I made reference to a card I always carry in my wallet. It is a card I made several years ago that lists the consequences that I would face if I fell morally. I pull this card out and read it from time to time. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of fleeing from sexual temptation and sin.
Several people asked about the card after the service. Here is the list of the consequences I have listed on my card (in no particular order)...
Several people asked about the card after the service. Here is the list of the consequences I have listed on my card (in no particular order)...
- It would break my wife's heart and she would weep with disappointment.
- It would have to explain to my girls why I had hurt their mom so badly.
- I would lose my ministry.
- I would grieve my heavenly Father.
- I would give the world license to ridicule my Savior.
- I would become a stumbling block and an excuse for unsaved people.
- I would have to explain it to my mother and my mother-in-law.
- I would lose the respect of my peers.
- It would be much more difficult to hold my daughters to a standard.
Maybe you would consider writing out the likely consequences that you would face. We could all use a reminder from time to time.
Pastor Noel
Pastor Noel
