Warning: Do Not Enter

It wasn't right. You knew it. You did it anyway. Let's break it down further. First: It was wrong.  What makes it wrong is that it goes against God's commandment and you are aware that it goes against his commandments.  We are God's children and He is our Father.   So like any good father who has his childrens' best interest at heart, he established guidelines to safeguard us from hurting ourselves or hurting others.  Secondly: You knew it.  You felt a sense of hesitation because you knew that what you were about to do would go against God's will for you.  You felt convicted.  Conviction is a good thing.  We cannot feel convicted unless we have an understanding and concern for what's right and wrong.  Conviction means God still believes there is hope for you getting it right, so he is attempting to steer you in the right direction.  Last of all: you did it anyway.  This is where things went wrong.  Part of you had a desire to do the right thing, but a greater part of you wanted to have it your way no matter what could result from it.  You made a conscious decision to choose this thing, whatever it is, over God. 

 

Warning! Do not enter into sin. It will cost you.  It may cost you a little.  It may cost you a lot.  It may cost you more than you ever expected to pay. 

Don't chance it.  It is not worth it.  Stay on the right path.

Psalms 19:8-11 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.  The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.  More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.  Moreover by them is they servant warned: and in the keeping of them there is great reward.

Prayer:  Lord help us to overcome our weaknesses. Help us to follow your commandments. We love you.