Sin is Fun

She saw that it "was good for food, a delight to the eyes, and was to be desired to make one wise."

In a moment of complete vulnerability she abandoned what she knew to be true to appease her craving for a moment of ecstasy. The fruit of that tree would certainly satisfy her appetite. It was appealing; dressed in shimmering colors of majestic goodness.

Who are we kidding to say sin isn't fun? Craig Groeschel says, "if sin isn't fun then you must not be doing it right." Sin is fun...for a season.

Most of us have either become disgusted by such behavior or we've indulged in it ourselves. It either sickens us that others seem to benefit from manipulative deception or we've become a pawn in this masquerade of lucrative living.

"Then the eyes of both of them were opened."

Andy Stanley says, "Sin always comes pre-packaged with a penalty." You cannot do what you want without the interference of its inseparable consequences.

"They sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths."

They believed the lie, justified their actions, and blamed others for their mistake. Then, they made a poor attempt to redeem the situation with what would eventually disintegrate under the elements of shameful living.

Our rebellion can always be traced back to our attempt to out-maneuver God's design for our ultimate happiness. But as one pastor said, "Sin will always take you further than you wanted to go, cost you more than you wanted to pay, and keep you longer than you wanted to stay."

"God made for Adam and his wife garments of skin and clothed them."

However, the most incredible result of our rebellion is not the temporary satisfactions of our wayward living or the overwhelming shame of our distress, but the excruciating path God is willing to travel to reconcile us back to Himself; even the death of His son.

How Do I Know God Exists?

     In recent weeks there has been dialogue and debate of the existence of God. Does God exist? Is Jesus really God's Son? Does the Bible produce viable evidence for science? The debate between Ken Hamm and Bill Nye on the subject of creation vs. evolution produced much social media attention. And the "Son of God" movie produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey is beckoning the attention of many movie critics to its historical accuracy and supernatural claims.

     I admit that I'm no scientist, scholar, or theologian so I suppose my perspective will be elementary at best. However, I like Peter and John, cannot deny what I have seen and heard to be true (Acts 4:20). Much, in fact all, that I claim to be true is on the basis of faith and personal experience. However, what we must all come to grips with is that truth does exist whether we accept it or not.

     So, how do I know or why do I believe that God exists? Here are five reasons I believe God exists and why I believe God's Word to be true:

Creation - He made. (Gen 1:1; Rom 8:28)
Because I believe God made all things and He is making all things to work for good I have reason to worship a sovereign God.

Covenant - He promises. (Gen 6:18; Jer 31:31; Heb 7:22-25)
Because I believe God keeps His promises I have reason to worship a faithful God.

Revelation - He came. (John 1:1, 14: Col 2:9)
Because I believe God came in the form of flesh through Jesus Christ I have reason to worship a personal God.

Salvation - He saves. (John 3:17; Acts 4:12; Rom 1:16)
Because I believe God has the power to save me from my sin I have reason to worship a loving God.

Elevation - He will return. (John 14:3; 1 Thess 4:16; Rev 19:11-16)
Because I believe God through Christ will return I have reason to worship an eternal God.

     Do you believe God exists? Are you living as if God exists? Craig Groeschel says that a Christian atheist is one "who says he believes in God but lives as if He doesn't exist." For the unbeliever, may the Spirit of God draw you to the truth of God's existence where you may find forgiveness and the need for repentance (2 Peter 3:9). For the believer, may the Spirit of God keep you close to the truth that your light may shine to the world around you (Matt 5:16).