“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7, NKJV)
We need to beware of thinking — as most of the world does — that because we have “gotten by” that we have, “gotten away.”
We sin, but because we often do not immediately suffer the consequences of our sin, we think that we have gotten away with sinning. This is akin to thinking that just because we have, somehow, avoided being pulled-over by the sheriff for exceeding the speed limit, that it is somehow okay to exceed the speed limit or that laws against speeding are never enforced.
Don’t be fooled. Unlike the sheriff in the illustration above, we shall have to answer to God for all of our transgressions.
God’s commandments are for our protection, and for our provision.
Just because we are successful in flouting God’s law does not mean that we are wise. We shall be called to give a full and complete accounting, whether in joy because we have obeyed and Christ stands with us; or in tears, because we have sinned and have no Defender. – Luther
Daily Encouragement 