2. Tornado Path
Tornado Damage

3. “Fallout From The Storm”
Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin

4. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Human Relationships Are Destroyed
Though spiritual in nature, sin leaves human lives behind that are shattered, ripped apart
All too often, the innocent are the ones that suffer the most Josh 7
God declared “sin” was involved v cp. v. 1
Innocent families suffered the fallout vv. 2-5

5. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Human Relationships Are Destroyed
For example, consider the sin of adultery
Behavior that is eternally serious 1 Cor 6:9-10
The quick response Ù “Divorce the guilty”
God’s view of divorce Mal 2: Cor 7: Mt 19:6
Yet, He gives an exception to that which He hates Mt 19:9
Why ??

6. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Human Relationships Are Destroyed
For example, consider the sin of adultery
Though God hates divorce, He also recognizes the ruin the sin of adultery leaves behind
Wounds are deep…people are confused
It would be too much to demand they remain in a relationship that severely damaged

7. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Spiritual Relationships Are Strained
Brethren are to enjoy sweet fellowship, union together Psa 133: Pet 1:1
In a world dominated by sin (1 Jn 5:19), how refreshing it is to be with others who hold to similar views cp. Acts 2: Jn 1:3

8. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Spiritual Relationships Are Strained
When a Christian allows sin to return, his/her brethren are put under stress & strain
Things cannot now be what they once were Mt 18: Cor 5:5, 7, 9 cp. Amos 3:3
Disciples now cease to be “enjoyers” and must become “restorers” Gal 6:1

9. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Spiritual Relationships Are Strained
Disciples are left puzzled, bewildered over the behavior of their fallen brother/sister
What has happened?
Someone who vowed to follow Christ has now “lost their mind” and been captured by Satan 2 Tim 2:25-26

10. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Divine Relationships Are Hindered
This final point reminds us of the “true fallout” left behind by sin’s “storm”
All sin is ultimately against God cp. Gen 39:9
It is God who defines sin Rom 7:7
It is sin that deceives, at last kills us Rom 7:8-11
How often do we stop and think, “How will this affect God if I do this?”

11. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Divine Relationships Are Hindered
How often do we stop and think, “How will this affect God if I do this?”
Sin makes God sorrowful Gen 6:6-7
Sin grieves God Eph 4:30
Sin cuts us off from God Isa 59:2
He can have nothing to do with sin 1 Jn 1:5-6

12. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Divine Relationships Are Hindered
How often do we stop and think, “How will this affect God if I do this?”
Sin cuts us off from God Isa 59:2
Our very Maker, Creator is precluded from any association with us cp. Num 5:2-3
Sin cannot and will not dwell where God is!! Rev 21:2-4, 7-8, 27

13. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Conclusion
An extremely important lesson…given our culture tries to “minimize” or “remove” sin
Labels of “weaknesses” or “faults” are totally inadequate
We must learn to see sin as God sees it

14. “Fallout From The Storm” Examining The Damage Left Behind By Sin
Conclusion
Yes, sin is pleasurable…but notice it is only “passing” Heb 11:25
We must learn to see sin as a “storm”
May we also learn to seek and take God’s refuge He offers from this destructive force