Facing the Consequences of our Behaviour Titus 2:6-8, Deuteronomy 3:23-29

Consequences of Behaviour We all hope that having God means we can avoid consequences of our bad decisions

Consequences of Behaviour We all hope that having God means we can avoid consequences of our bad decisions But Consequences must be! even dramatic injury Believers have regrets, and will create regrets

Consequences of Behaviour

Deuteronomy 3:23-29 "And I pleaded with the LORD at that time, saying, 'O Lord GOD, you have only begun to show your servant your greatness and your mighty hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as yours? Please let me go over and see the good land beyond the Jordan, that good hill country and Lebanon.'

Deuteronomy 3:23-29 But the LORD was angry with me because of you and would not listen to me. And the LORD said to me, 'Enough from you; do not speak to me of this matter again. Go up to the top of Pisgah and lift up your eyes westward and northward and southward and eastward, and look at it with your eyes, for you shall not go over this Jordan.

Deuteronomy 3:23-29 But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go over at the head of this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land that you shall see.‘ So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor.

1. God won’t be Manipulated by Pleading (23), Flattery (24), Endless repetition (26)

1. God won’t be Manipulated by Pleading (23), Flattery (24), Endless repetition (26) even though Moses is repentant, God chooses this as the right consequence 1 Sam 15:26-29

2. God’s Discipline is always Right We need not put the blame on others (26) Moses was unfaithful (Num 20:7-12) Moses had a hand in it (Num 13:18, 28)

2. God’s Discipline is always Right We need not put the blame on others (26) Moses was unfaithful (Num 20:7-12) Moses had a hand in it (Num 13:18, 28) We can trust that God always disciplines rightly… The best we can do is humble ourselves and accept from His hand. 2 Sam 12:13-15, Psalm 51:4

2. God’s Discipline is always Right Enduring Consequences is for our Good Hebrews 12:7-11

2. God’s Discipline is always Right Enduring Consequences is for our Good Hebrews 12:7-11 If it's necessary to Remove prosperity in order to Restore FAITH, God will do it!

3. God is Faithful to His Promises if we are faithless, he remains faithful– for he cannot deny himself 2Tim 2:13

3. God is Faithful to His Promises if we are faithless, he remains faithful– for he cannot deny himself 2Tim 2:13 God has given us a covenant in Christ Forgiveness of sins & a Clear conscience