The “however” of disobedience should cause us to tremble.
The realization and the manifestation of the consequences of our sin that occur when He removes His hand of protection and provision from you.
God is not out to get you. He removes His protection and provision so we experience the result of our sin.
Divine discipline is
• Rooted in love
As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Who ever heard of a child who is never disciplined by its father?
Hebrews 12:7 NLT
• Results in righteousness (right living)
No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening — it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Hebrews 12:11 NLT
Remember we
• Reap what we show
Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap
Galatians 6:7 ESV
What are my desires?
• Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.
James 1:15 ESV
• Are they worth eternal punishment?
And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.
Matthew 25:46 ESV