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20 Reasons Not To Sin

1. A little sin leads to more sin.
2. Sin invites the discipline of God.
3. The time spent in my sin is forever wasted.
4. My sin never pleases but always grieves the God who loves me.
5. My sin places a greater burden on my spiritual leaders.
6. In time, sin always brings heaviness to my heart.
7. Others, including my family, suffer consequences due to my sin.
8. My sin makes the enemies of God rejoice.
9. Sin deceives me into believing I have gained when in reality I've lost.
10. Sin may keep me from qualifying for spiritual leadership.
11. The supposed benefits of sin will never outweigh the consequences.
12. Repenting of sin is a painful process.
13. My sin may influence others to sin.
14. My sin may keep others from knowing Christ.
15. Sin makes light of the cross, upon which Christ died.
16. It is impossible to sin and follow the Spirit at the same time.
17. Others more earnest than I have been destroyed by just such sins.
18. God chooses not to hear the prayers of those who cherish their sin.
19. My unwillingness to reject this sin now grants it authority over me.
20. I promised God He would be the Lord of my life.

Message from Pastor:

I've Got A "Drug" Problem
I've had a "drug" problem, both as a child and a teenager:
I was "drug" to church on Sunday morning.
I was "drug" to church on Sunday night.
I was "drug" to church on Wednesday night.
I was "drug" to Sunday School every week.
I was "drug" to Vacation Bible School.
I was "drug" to the family altar to read the Bible and pray.
I was "drug" to youth camp every year.
I was also "drug" to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents.

Those "drugs" are still in my veins; and affect my behavior in everything I do, say, and think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack or heroin. I am sure if all children had this kind of "drug" problem, America would certainly be a better place for all to live. I'm glad I had this "drug" problem.

- Author Unknown