We are all familiar with the term,'cause and effect', and it can be applied to so many things.what causes ripples in the water?.Well we all know that its when you throw a stone in the water, when you do the ripples go out in a circle,having an affect on the surface of the water. Years ago I read in a book how a man was tempted,and then he thought about his family, and the damage to them ,if he yielded to that temptation . Chuck Swindoll a well known preacher,said that when he was away preaching,and was out for a meal on his own ,he put a photo of his wife on the table,it was a reminder to him of the consequences of being unfaithful. When one sins it has a ripple effect,it can cause so much hurt and pain,all the good things you have done will be forgotten ,you will always be remembered for that sinful act. Yes God forgives his erring children, if they repent and seek forgiveness, but when you consider the harm you have done,you may find it hard to forgive yourself. Your spouse may not forgive you,so you will have lost the one you love,who knows how far the effect of what you have done will go.Whenever your tempted ,be it sexual,or financial, or whatever, think of the ripple effect.
'Yield not to temptation,for yielding is sin,
Each victory will help you some other to win;
Fight manfully onward,dark passions subdue,
Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through.'
Words Horatio R.Palmer
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