Day 83

Joshua 7-9; 1 Chronicles 2:7.  “Repercussions of Our Sins”

         Thirty-six men died for the sin of Achan, not to mention the death of his family.  Achan disobeyed, and stole plunder that had been set apart for the LORD.
         In fact, his actions and the disaster he brought on Israel are recorded in the book of the Chronicles, one thousand years after it happened.  Not only did the sins of Achan affect others, but it became his legacy.
         I remember hearing Dr. James Cecy ask those at a large gathering to consider how many people would be affected if you chose to sin by having an adulterous affair.  People started writing down some of the obvious names within their close circle, but then he stated, “When you get to 300 let me know.” 
         How many could your sin affect?  Could it even affect children not yet born?  Quite possibly.
         It’s not just adultery or plundering from God, but cheating, lying, and any other area in which we choose not to follow God’s rules.  Disobeying God may damage more than we can imagine.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?