Date: May 9, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Isaiah 59:1-2, Jeremiah 5:25 |

The Effects of Sin

Isa. 59:1-2, Jer 5:25

  1. Effects common to all mankind
    • Guilt (shame) - Gen. 3:9
    • Death - Jas. 1:15
  2. Effects common to the believer
    • Biblical examples
      • Cain killed Abel and then hid from the presence of the Lord
      • Jacob killed Esau and fled to other lands
      • The prodigal son rebelled against his father and went out to a far country
      • Judas betrayed his Master, then he killed himself
    • Specific effects
      • Loss of light - 1 Jn. 1:8, 2:9-11
      • Loss of joy - Psa. 32:10-11
      • Loss of Godly love - 1 Jn. 2:5, 2:15-17, 4:12
      • Loss of confidence - 1 Jn. 3:19-22
      • Loss of fellowship - Gen. 3:8-10