“Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard” (Proverbs 13:15).
No sane man would choose a life of sin if Satan showed him the ultimate consequences of that life in the end. For example, when Satan tempts a man to use drugs, he will appeal to the man’s curiosity or his sense of adventure. He may even convince the man that the drug will fill the void in his life; however, he will never show the man the results of his sin: loss of finances, his wife leaving him because of his addiction, the destruction and pain brought upon his children, etc. Revealing the consequences of sin would be foolish because not many men would fall into temptation. God loves us so much that He allows us to make bad choices. With our free will, we can choose to serve Him or choose to follow the road to destruction. Proverbs 14:12 says: “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” For some men, it takes hitting rock bottom before they recognize their need to be saved. As long as times are good and life is grand, most men will be content, but when tragedy strikes or the rug is swept out from under him, he will begin to question the meaning of life. He will search for something to fill the void in his soul. This is the crucial time when he is most open to the gospel and a relationship with Jesus Christ. Look around today; there are men throughout your sphere of influence who need to know about Jesus. Will you be faithful to share the Good News with them?
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