Every action has consequences:
How to make that truth work for you

Many singles go through life ignoring the truth that every action has consequences.

The Bible elaborates on this law in Galatians 6:7-9:

Many young singles read these verses and see God as a cosmic spoilsport, an old man sitting up in heaven with a hammer, just waiting to whack anybody who gets out of line.

Not only is that false, it turns God into a cartoon character, insulting this all-loving, merciful being.

Once you mature enough spiritually to accept the truth that every action has consequences, you can use that law to your advantage. You can absolutely predict what will happen to you.

That's when this law becomes not a restriction, but a path to freedom. We watch others, learn from their examples, and make choices accordingly.

If we spend more than we earn, we can count on being mired in debt. If we save and invest our money, we can count on being prepared for financial emergencies and retirement.

Whether it's using drugs, behaving promiscuously, or breaking the law, people may seem to get away with it on occasion, but sooner or later the consequences show up.

Spiritually, this law is especially important to single people. The actions of reading the Bible regularly, attending church, praying, giving to God's work and helping others will result in wisdom, confidence, and peace of mind. If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, the result is that you will receive eternal life.

God sends no one to hell. We send ourselves there by rejecting Christ. Nobody really gets away with anything, even if it seems that way.

This law is as sure as the rising and setting of the sun, but once you grasp it, you're well on the way to a happier, more conscious life.

What you do matters. What an empowering thing to know!

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