Q84. What does every sin deserve?
Every sin deserves God’s anger and curse, both in this life and in the life to come.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Ephesians 5:6
“Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.”
Galatians 3:10
“For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.”
Lamentations 3:39
“Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?”
Matthew 25:41
“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What does every sin deserve from God?
- 2
Why does even one small sin deserve God’s anger and curse?
- 3
How does knowing what sin deserves change the way you think about what Jesus did for you?
Illustration
When your parent tells you not to touch the hot stove and you touch it anyway, you get burned. It does not matter whether you touched it with one finger or your whole hand. Sin against a perfectly holy God is more serious than we usually think, because God’s holiness is greater than we usually imagine.
Application
Because Jesus took the curse and anger your sin deserved, you can thank him today for standing in your place. Say a prayer tonight that names one specific sin and thanks Jesus for bearing its punishment.