Sin Is No Joke
Pastor Cornelius R. Stam
The present trend in American moral conduct is downward.
Increasing thousands all about us are throwing restraint to the winds “to enjoy
the pleasures of sin”.
We struggle with the problem of juvenile delinquency, but tempt
the young in a hundred ways to immorality and violence. We are shocked at the
deeds of sex-mad criminals who make it unsafe for women to walk the streets at
night, but our women continue to pay less and less heed to the principles of
modesty and decency that would contribute so greatly to their own safety.
Most of all, we have disregarded the Word of God. No longer does
the Bible hold the first place in our homes. It rather lies gathering dust
while our moral and spiritual strength is dissipated by pursuing pleasures that
fail to bring true happiness or satisfaction. Yes, we have “a form of
godliness” but our conduct “denies the power thereof”.
Sin may be “fun” to many. They may joke about drunkenness,
indecency and immorality, but God declares that it is no joke to Him. He says: “Fools
make a mock at sin”(Prov.14:9); for, not only does sin in its very nature
break down, rather than build up; but, as responsible creatures, sinners will
one day have to give an account of their conduct to the God who created them.
To look
at the brighter side, we may all rejoice in another indication that sin is no
joke to God. St. Paul points it out in I Corinthians 15:3, where he says: “Christ
died for our sins”. Christ knew the horrible results of sin and the
dreadful penalty which justice must visit upon it. Yes, and He also knew that “all
have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Rom.3:23), and in
infinite love He left the glories of heaven and stooped to bear the disgrace
and penalty for sin Himself! “Christ… hath once suffered for sins, the Just for
the unjust, that He might bring us to God” (IPet.3:18), and
those who come to know God through faith in Christ experience peace and joy
which this world can never afford.
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SO GREAT SALVATION!{Click}
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