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“The Slippery Slope” – Homily Grits Ministries
by Donny on Apr.26, 2009, under devotionals, devotions
Read 2 Peter 3:10-17, Psalm 101
“People with integrity have firm footing,
but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall.”
Proverbs 10:9 NLT
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There is a slippery slope to sin. The fall is often painful and the consequences severe.
When we fall into deception and deceit, we lose all credibility, and no one will believe us or trust us when our lies come to light. When we fall into gossip and backbiting, we often cause irreparable harm to relationships and reputations. When we fall into self promotion and self praise, we set ourselves up for the fall that inevitably follows pride. The sins of jealousy, envy, anger, and lust also have a downside that lead to consequences of strife, guilt, and shame. David’s slip into lust led to murder and the consequences of a still born child, rebellious children, and the anguish of shame and guilt that only God could forgive. When we slip into the sin of unforgiveness, we risk falling into the ranks of the unforgiven, because Scripture makes it very clear that we cannot receive forgiveness without forgiving. When we slip into the sin of unbelief, we fall into the downward spiral of despair that awaits all who refuse to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved. The character of God has been modeled by the character of Jesus, who came to earth to show us how to live out the great commandment and great commission. When we live lives of integrity built on this firm foundation, we will enter into the joy of the Lord not only in this life but in the eternal life to come. We may sometimes slip, but we will never fall into the valley of the doomed. “Father, by the power of Your Spirit, help me to walk with the firm footing of a right relationship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” |
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