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Kick it to the Curb! | Joshua Scott Zeitz
Manage episode 477054009 series 2980212
Grace doesn't erase consequences. This powerful truth lies at the heart of today's candid exploration of sin's lasting impact on our lives.
Drawing from his dramatic testimony of transformation that began in a jail cell, Joshua Scott Zeitz reveals the hard-won wisdom that took years to fully grasp: while God forgives completely, the ripple effects of our choices continue long after repentance. As he vulnerably shares, "I had to learn this the hard way. Before I met Jesus, I was a total mess. I made so many horrible and wicked decisions that followed me well up into my adult years, decisions that not only affected me on a personal level but also had an impact on those around me, like my wife and children."
Joshua carefully balances this sobering reality with the assurance of God's unconditional forgiveness, referencing 1 John 1:9 and the parable of the prodigal son. Yet he cautions against what he calls "slippery grace"—the dangerous notion that we can sin freely, ask forgiveness, and escape consequences entirely. "Sin is fun for a season," he warns, "but afterwards there's hell to pay." This isn't about God withholding forgiveness, but rather about the connected nature of life itself.
The good news? No matter your past, you can begin sowing different seeds today. Whether your testimony involves a dramatic conversion or years of regrettable choices, this moment presents an opportunity to position yourself for a magnificent harvest through better decisions. Take your first step away from the edge of temptation and toward the abundant life God designed for you. Subscribe now for more daily encouragement on living a purposeful, Christ-centered life.
Chapters
1. Welcome to Sin Week Day 6 (00:00:00)
2. Sin's Lasting Impact (00:00:37)
3. God's Forgiveness vs. Consequences (00:01:28)
4. Sowing Good Seeds Today (00:03:00)
5. Final Encouragement & Closing (00:04:35)
89 episodes
Manage episode 477054009 series 2980212
Grace doesn't erase consequences. This powerful truth lies at the heart of today's candid exploration of sin's lasting impact on our lives.
Drawing from his dramatic testimony of transformation that began in a jail cell, Joshua Scott Zeitz reveals the hard-won wisdom that took years to fully grasp: while God forgives completely, the ripple effects of our choices continue long after repentance. As he vulnerably shares, "I had to learn this the hard way. Before I met Jesus, I was a total mess. I made so many horrible and wicked decisions that followed me well up into my adult years, decisions that not only affected me on a personal level but also had an impact on those around me, like my wife and children."
Joshua carefully balances this sobering reality with the assurance of God's unconditional forgiveness, referencing 1 John 1:9 and the parable of the prodigal son. Yet he cautions against what he calls "slippery grace"—the dangerous notion that we can sin freely, ask forgiveness, and escape consequences entirely. "Sin is fun for a season," he warns, "but afterwards there's hell to pay." This isn't about God withholding forgiveness, but rather about the connected nature of life itself.
The good news? No matter your past, you can begin sowing different seeds today. Whether your testimony involves a dramatic conversion or years of regrettable choices, this moment presents an opportunity to position yourself for a magnificent harvest through better decisions. Take your first step away from the edge of temptation and toward the abundant life God designed for you. Subscribe now for more daily encouragement on living a purposeful, Christ-centered life.
Chapters
1. Welcome to Sin Week Day 6 (00:00:00)
2. Sin's Lasting Impact (00:00:37)
3. God's Forgiveness vs. Consequences (00:01:28)
4. Sowing Good Seeds Today (00:03:00)
5. Final Encouragement & Closing (00:04:35)
89 episodes
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