HAND INTO THE FIRE
Prov 6:27-28 Sodom and Gomorrah are standing illustrations of this awful truth. “just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.” Jude 6. These two cities serve as a lasting metaphor for extreme human depravity and the consequences of ignoring God’s moral laws and plan for the family. All our burning lusts need to dealt with, and consumed by God’s wrath in holy judgement. We know sin is abhorred by a holy God, those who are guilty of sin expose themselves to contempt and indignation. Flirting with temptation is dangerous. Sin has consequences that cannot be avoided. Its not about how close I can get to the edge before falling off the cliff; it’s about realizing that my flesh can easily fall, so I need to be on guard at all times. It often involves thinking one can handle temptation or get ...