“…and be sure your sin will find you out.” (Numbers 32:23)
When Reuben and Gad promised to continue to fight for the Promised Land even though they had already settled themselves in their own territory, Moses warned them that their promise must be upheld.
If they sinned by retreating or not fulfilling their vow, it would be a sin… and he adds that their sins would definitely find them out. Sins have a way of doing that. We think we are getting away with something, but in truth, all sin comes at a cost, and there are always consequences.
Hidden sin is never really hidden. It is just festering under the surface like a gangrene. The only answer is to cut it out, confess it, and start fresh. Otherwise, that sin will come hunting for your life when you least expect it.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
This Week’s Reading: Numbers 27-34; Psalm 18; Proverbs 18 This year, #Biblebites are looking at lessons from the history of the Old Testament. Each week reads a section of history with a Psalm to meditate on and a dash of Proverbs to dwell upon. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2024-vision