20 Reasons Not to Sin

The following list is useful in having a relationship with the Lord. I've just read it posted in my room when I arrived in it.

- A little sin leads to more sin
- Sin invites the discipline of God.
- The time spent in my sin is forever wasted.
- My sin never pleases but always grieves the God who loves me.
- My sin places a greater burden on my spirtual leaders.
- In time, sin always brings heaviness to my heart.
- Others, including my family, suffer consequences due to my sin.
- My sin makes the enemies og God rejoice.
- Sin deceives me into believing I have gained
when in reality I have lost.
- Sin may keep me from qualifying for spiritual leadership.
- The supposed benefits of sin will never outweigh the consequences of disobedient.
- Repenting of sin is a painful process.
- My sin may influence others to sin.
- My sin may keep others from knowing Christ.
- Sin makes light of the cross, upon which Christ died
for the very purpose of taking away my sin.
- It is impossible to sin and follow the Spirit at the same time.
- Others more earnest than I have been destroyed by just such sins.
- God chooses not to hear the prayers of those who cherish their sin (Ps. 66:18).
- My unwillingness to reject this sin now grants it authority over me greater than I understand.
- I promised God He would be the Lord of my life.