The Consequences of Sin

Leviticus 15-17; Acts 18 

“But when the Jews opposed Paul and became abusive, he shook out his clothes in protest and said to them, ‘Your blood be on your own heads! I am clear of my responsibility. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.’”

Acts 18:6

Paul was an evangelist. He knew the prophetic writings of Ezekiel and that accountability was needed when carrying a word from the Lord. The Lord had spoken to Ezekiel, saying that he was a watchman for the people of Israel. When he saw the sword coming, he was to blow the trumpet to warn the people. If the watchman didn’t warn the people, he would be held accountable for their blood (Ezekiel 33:6). Paul’s gospel witness to the Jews in each city he went to was as a spiritual watchman who desired more than anything for his people to be saved from their sins. There are many spiritual watch-people today who have responsibility before the Lord to pray, witness to, and warn their people about the consequences of sin.

Are we aware of the eternal consequences of sin?

Paul’s statement, “Your blood be on your own heads!” is a very strong word.

Have we ever contended for the lives of others to the extent that we would make a statement like that?

“Lord Jesus, I want to carry the assignments you give me - and complete them, for your glory.”