Ignoring God's Word Has A Cost

We went to a Bible & KJV Heritage Conference the past two nights. The preacher made this statement "There's a price tag for ignoring God's Words". There may not be many truer statements! 

I want to look at some things that it may cost you. It may cost...

1. God's blessings - It is clear in Scripture that obedience to God brings blessings on your life. .  Ps. 25:10 says All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. Ps. 106:3, Ps. 119:2, Ps. 5:12, Ps. 115:13, Ps, Prov. 8:32, Luke 11:28, John 14:23, John 15:10

2. Falling into sin - Ps. 119:11 tells us that hiding God's Word in our hearts will  help us not to sin against God, James 4:7 tells us that if we will submit ourselves to God and resist the devil then the devil will flee from us

3. Closeness with God - Prov. 15:29 - The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. Ps. 66:18 - If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear. 

4. Testimony - When others see that you are living your life not by God's Word but are continually falling into sin, they do not want to hear what you have to say about church, the Bible, or God and Christ. Over and over in the Bible, especially the New Testament, we are given examples of people who have a good report among those around them and therefore the people respected and listened to them.

The Bible, God's Word, was given to us as a manual, a way to learn more about God and His expectations, and as a way to draw closer to Him. When you ignore it, you pay a price! 

Just something to think about. Do you want to pay the heavy price for ignoring God's Word?