THREE THINGS SIN WILL ALWAYS DO

Intro.

    1. Heb. 3:12-13 - The deceitfulness of sin lures many unsuspecting souls to spiritual ruin!
      1. (Immorality, false doctrine, defiled consciences, compromise.....)
      2. Sin never delivers what it offers - Heb. 11:25; 2 Pet. 2:17-19.
      3. Samson - Never lived up to potential: Heb. 11:32 - Nazarite (Num. 6:1-5 - Separation, holiness) Lk. 9:23; Gal. 2:20; 2 Cor. 6:17-7:1.
        1. James 13:5 - Though a judge--often ruled by personal revenge & lustful passions (weakened devotion to God (14:1-4; 16:1, 4).
        2. His sin: Lack of complete devotion to God (personal revenge, uncontrolled passion, failure to honor God as power source).
        3. Only in death was he fully impressed that his strength was from God (Judges 16:17, 20, 28).
      4. Judges 16 - Three things sin will always do.


  1. SIN WILL ALWAYS TAKE YOU FARTHER THAN YOU WANTED TO GO - Judges 16:4-20.
    1. Samson's Will Was Finally Broken By The Constant Enticements Of Delilah - v.15-17. (At first, no intention of telling her...cf. sin.)
      1. v. 6-7 - Point where he should have told her "from God" - And that's final!
      2. Cf. Allurement of sin must be rejected from the first - Prov. 1:10-16; 4:14-15! (1 Cor. 15:33)
      3. Cf. Aaron - Ex. 32:1-6; 32:21-24.
    2. Sin, When Given Occasion, Will Always Progress Into Further Evil - Psalm 1:1.
      1. 2 Tim. 2:16-18 - Error is an eating sore (cf. Rom. 16:17-18).
      2. 2 Tim. 3:13 - Evil grows worse & worse.
      3. Heb. 6:4-6 - Hardens & condemns!


  1. SIN WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU LONGER THAN YOU WANTED TO STAY - Judges 16:20-21.
    1. Samson Had No Intention Of Remaining Bound - v. 20.
      1. Didn't know God had left him.
      2. Cf. When sin allures us: We often don't consider the bondage it causes! (cf. Prov. 3:29-35)
        1. We experiment w/ sin: Curiosity, excitement, etc.
        2. Sin blinds hearts - 2 Cor. 4:4.
        3. Acts 8:18-19, 23 - Unexpected to Simon!
        4. 2 Pet. 2:19 - Power of sin's bondage.
      3. Prodigal - Lk. 15:11-17 - Riotous living led to despair & desperation!
    2. Beware Of the Controlling Power Of Sin - John 8:34 (Rom. 7:22-23; 6:11-14; 1:18-32).
      1. The flesh, error, evil hearts, etc.
      2. Rom. 6:16-18 - Escape its control by obeying gospel / serving righteousness. (1 Pet. 4:1-4; Eph. 4:22-24)
      3. John 8:31-32 - Abide in Christ's word.


  1. SIN WILL ALWAYS COST YOU MORE THAN YOU INTENDED TO PAY - Judges 16:30.
    1. Samson's Recklessness With God's Blessing Cost Him His Sight, His Dignity, His Strength, His Freedom, & Finally His Life - 16:21, 25, 30.
      1. v. 21, 28-30 - Finally acknowledged God as the source of his strength -- God blessed him one last time.
    2. Choosing Sin Will Cost You:
      1. Your soul - Rom. 6:23; Lk. 12:20-21 (4-5); Matt. 16:26.
      2. God's fellowship - 2 John 9.
      3. Peace of mind, peace w/ man & w/ God -cf. Phil. 4:6-7 (alienation, Col. 1:21).
      4. Your dignity & honor - Eph. 5:12.
      5. Heaven - Rev. 21:7-8, 27.
    3. Instead, Pay The Price Of Discipleship - Lk. 14:26-33 (Devotion, sacrifice, separation & holiness).


Concl.

    1. Learn from Samson: Sin will always do these three things!
    2. Don't be deceived into thinking you can master sin by yourself (1 Cor. 10:12):
      1. Only in Christ is victory achieved! - Eph. 6:10, 13.
      2. By obedient submission to His truth!
      3. Need: Repentance - 2 Cor. 7:10; Acts 26:20


- Plan of Salvation -

Hear the gospel (John 6:44-45)

Believe in Jesus (John 8:24)

Repent of sins (Lk. 13:3; Acts 17:30)

Confess faith in Christ (Rom. 10:9-10)

Be baptized in water for the remission of sins (Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38, 41; 22:16).