This document discusses the consequences of sin for believers using the examples of Samson and King David. It notes that both men faced great sorrow and tragedy as a result of their willful sins. However, it also provides hope, noting that if believers confess their sins, God will forgive them and purify them from unrighteousness. The overarching message is that believers must not sin willfully or live according to the flesh, but if they do, they should call on God's mercy while there is still time.

1. The Consequences of Sin
IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER

2. Do not be deceived,
God is not mocked;
for whatever a man
sows, that he will also
reap.
Galatians 6:7

3. TWO cases in point
Samson
David

4. The sword shall never
depart from your
house, because you
have despised Me.
David's Chastening
Read 2 Samuel 13 - 19

5. We must not sin willfully
It was a single moment of
godlessness on the part of
the King David that brought
all the sorrow, heartache,
and tragedy involving his
own son Absalom.
Read 2 Samuel 13 - 19

6. Samson’s Chastening
Read Judges 13 - 16

7. We must not live
after the flesh For if you live
according to the
flesh you will die....
Romans 8:13

8. Now all these things
happened to them
as examples, and
they were written for
our warning.
1 Cor 10:11

9. ... if we deliberately
continue sinning after
we have received
knowledge of the truth,
there is no longer
any sacrifice that
will cover these sins.
Heb 10:26-29

10. but……take heart

11. If we confess our
sins, he is faithful
and just and will
forgive us our sins
and purify us from
all
unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9

12. while there is still time
…call for mercy