The Most Painful Sins

 

1. Suicide is a sin that is extremely painful to others.  My Dad committed suicide about 20 years ago.  He was only 63 years of age.  Dad had PTSD from fighting the communist Chinese at the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea.  He was wounded and a lot of American Marines were killed, even though they won the battle despite overwhelming odds thanks to God Almighty.  When he was about 40 his PTSD drove him to depression so the VA doctors put him on antidepressants.  He did well and was successful in life, but the depression haunted him.  After many years the docs gave him prozac.  The prozac destroyed his nervous system, giving him tremors, etc.  Finally my Dad could stand it no longer, he shot himself.  His sin hurt my brother so bad he had depression for 3 years and wasn't himself.  My sister went half mental for several years.  My Mom went mental and never recouperated, although Jesus gave her a god life.  It killed me.   I had previously had breast cancer.  After I got the word Dad had dies the cancer metastatised in my liver. I had a dream.  In the dream my Dad and I were walking on the most beautiful cul=de=sac with the prettiest mansions anyone could ever want.  He showed me his, and told me to pick out mine.  I knew the meaning of the dream, he had made it to heaven by Jesus mercy, and it was my time to come too.  Subsequently Jesus did a miracle and changed my times to live again in this world.  Jesus is the God of the second chances, forever.
2. Refusing to share then Good News of salvation with others is the most heinous and selfish sin I know.  I've known people like that.
3. Not accepting Jesus' free gift eternal life is the most painful sin to a person's loved ones and to the Father in heaven.  Many have been hurt deeply by a loved ones stubborn refusal to confess Christ

Biblical Model of Discipline: Paul

I'd have to say Saul of Tarsus is the premier example of discipline in the New Testament.  He was always a sincere man, always seeking the God of Israel.  He thought he served El Shaddai by murdering people who followed the Way of Jesus.  But Jesus came to Saul when he was on the road to Damascus.  Jesus talked too him, told him he was making a mistake.  Saul became blinded for 3 days and nights.  It's almost as if he died and was born again as the Apostle Paul.  Jesus said: .. he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;  I will show him how much he must suffer for My name's sake." (Acts 9:15b,16)

The great Apostle to us Gentiles was disciplined for the rest of his life.  He endured many hardships, beatings, stonings, imprisonments, etc.  He was in constant pain by a messenger (angel) of Satan buffeting him.  Paul said; For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am,.. (1  Cor. 15:9,10a)

Jesus discipline was only for Pauls good, to keep him from being lifted up in pride, to keep him humble and on the path the Lord had laid out for him.  Paul wrote these eternal words: And we know that all things work together for the good for those who love the Lord and are the called according to His purposes.  (Romans)

The Lord Jesus

I always see the Lord near me, and I will not be afraid, with Him at my right side.  Because of this my heart will be glad, my words will be joyful, and I will live in hope.  He has shown me the path to Life, and He makes me glad by being near me.   (Acts 2:25b,26,28 CEV)

Jesus Loves You

Paul's words to Timothy,  and to you and I:

You belong to God, so keep away from all these evil things.(greed)   Try your best to please God and to be like Him.... Be faithful, loving, dependable, and gentle. Promise to obey completely and fully all that you have been told until our Lord Jesus Christ returns.  (1 Tim. 6:11,14)

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Jesus has been taken up to heaven.  But He will come back in the same way that you have seen Him go. (Acts 1)

The Glorious God is the Only Ruler, the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.  At the time that God has already decided, He will send Jesus Christ back again. 

 Only God lives forever!  And He lives in Light... 

 (1 Tim. 6:15,16a CEV)