Charles Stanley | – "How long do we suffer the consequences of a sin?" (Ask Dr. Stanley)


Have you ever asked, “How long, oh Lord, will this last?” Dr. Charles Stanley responds to a listener’s question about the consequences of sin. In Touch Ministries, 2013.

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  1. Thanks, just as we r paying d consequences of Adams's Sin,That is passed 2 all humanity. It's d same way we got 2 pay 4 our wrong deeds. So dont think dat because God 4gives u r done. No. Look at what king David had 2 go tru. When he committed adultry n killed his rival.. We got 2 pay. God bless n keep us free from sinning.

  2. Living in consequence is like living without hope. I sinned against Holy God, for many years, i regret it, so by the time my consequence is over i will be in early 60's , what a waste. A life on earth as we know it is might be over. Im afraid that i will never have blessing in anything, cause im a failure, perhaps i live in consequence of sin, i repent and serve God. Pray for me, at least i can be saved and spend eternity in heaven with Lord.

  3. The world calls it karma but God first called it the law of sowing and reaping. Either way, it is recognized as a universal truth. We will reap what we sow and also as the world says, what goes around comes around. It’s the law of God and we all are subject to it. I can testify to this myself. I’ve spent years sowing to the flesh and have spent years reaping corruption. I accept whatever happens to me because I brought it on myself. But I know I am forgiven as I have confessed to the Father and repented. I am still saved and going to Heaven. Praise God through Jesus Christ.
    I urge anyone out there to stop doing those sins you know are wrong. As the Bible says, you will reap more than you sow, later than you sow. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you’re getting away with it. You’re only racking up a huge bill you’ll have to pay later and it’ll come back in ways you didn’t expect. Repent now and get right with God before you make it worse.

  4. I understand we have specific earthly consequences from our past sins, but what about specific blessings from any good we've done. And I'm not talking about "Well you still alive", You should be thankful" answers.

  5. Dr. Stanley is absolutely right. The message seems a little disparaging. But now, after realizing and Repenting of sin, we now have Christ to help us handle the consequences along the way in this walk of righteousness in God instead of continuing on in sin without Him. And that gave me hope in God even more so.
    And to comfort you more…Everyone who comes to God has this burden of sin & consequence to fight…Absolutely Everyone! So know you are not the only one who has to face consequences of sin. We all do…Why else would God say in the Word to confess your sins & pray for one another (James 5:16), Carry each others burdens (Galatians 6:2), coming together to share of what we learned of God goodness (Acts 5:42)…etc, etc, etc.

    God is still working on us,

    Pray:
    Thank You Father. The Father of Glory, Dominion, & Majesty…Never Changing, Always right on time, Glorious Father…
    Thank You Jesus for giving us yourself; Showing us the way to Our Father and being that Bridge So we can come to Him and rest in His presence. Being A Friend that stick closer than a brother, Being our rock in times of trouble, King of kings and Lord of lord, The First and the Last, Alpha and Omega. Thank you for taking your rightful place In the kingdom, Seated at the Right Hand of God The Father So we can have the Holy Spirit teach us more about You and help strengthen this walk in You, To fine tune every human being who wants, needs and depends on You. Thank you, Holy Spirit. In the Mighty Name of Jesus (Yahshua) Amen.

    God Is So Wonderful!!! He blows my mind!!!

  6. Who or what provides the consequence? Is it what naturally occurs due to the sin (someone cheats on their spouse and caused a divorce) or does God provide the consequence (a person was disobedient and went to strip clubs so God removed that person's job)?

  7. I have to be single and lonely forever due to my sins. It is too much. I was held hostage for almost 18 years of my life and im tired. I cannot quit smoking despite Jesus told me I'll go to hell for it. So im not suppose to have friends or family or marriage….29 years and i have had hardly no one. Christians will not forgive me or open up to me cause of my past. The lord blessed the men and women molested me and took my body away from me so no man can enjoy it. It is hard to put away sin to be the rat in heaven. Its unforgiveness to me.

  8. Thanks Dr. Stanley you have helped me so much in my walk I still find it hard to believe once saved always saved but I know as long as I have been walking with the Lord you are truly a man of God I seemed to do much better in my walk when I didn't always have it hanging over my head because of what I am doing I am going to help I am saved no one can tell me any different but I keep slipping back into that frame of mind I am going to hell of I don't do better please may the good Lord allow you to see this and give me the closer I need amen

  9. Knowing God owes us nothing,I have nothing to ask but to wait on HIS will,whether my suffering ends.I know HE hears,sees my pain n thoughts.But what can I do but to wait each day out.I have no more HOPE,but am just calling HIM everyday only because HE IS GOD,and has the power to destroy my body n soul.Like Job,it is best to keep silent.If a good man like him suffered,it is only compulsory that I suffer.Indeed I have sinned.Period.

  10. After Dad died I should have consulted God 1st. I didn't and I live with those consequences to thos day. Earthly consequences. Truly repentant. Lesson learned and God sent Jesus to pay my penalty. Humbled

  11. I know this world and our nation (USA) has troubles and we as a society have a lot of difficult work to do. But I just have to stop and thank God for how fortunate we are as well to live in a time like this where we have so many INCREDIBLE Bible teachers and wise pastors like Dr. Stanley, and numerous others, and the technology to interact with them so easily! Thank you Dr. Stanley, and your staff for creating this channel and all your other ministries. You have been a blessing to me my entire Christian life.

  12. Hi Doctor Charles Stanley my name is Lorraine I confess all my sins to God and to Jesus from the time I can remember as a child to my adult every sin every bad thing I have done I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior I'm still struggling but I'm not going to give up because I know he would show me the way if you have any questions where you can help me better myself more please let me know thank you. lorraine_nunez@hotmail.com

  13. How to know God forgave you for a sin first quiting the sin or remove it then deep remorse then determination not to do it, if these feeling didnt happend then a person isnt forgiven . Major sins doers got another signs of forgiveness in the few rare case that heavens guides to quite it. If you insult your boss he may destroy your life how about God and the sin is the way to insult God and rejecting him .

  14. My question regarding this question is about the rapture. Can you miss the rapture due to past sins? Say youve truly departed from a way of life or past sins. Can we miss the rapture as a long consequence for a sin? Like Moses not being allowed to enter the promise land as a result of his actions. Can we miss the rapture as an inheritance due to past sin that has been truly repented of?

  15. I’m a 12 year old girl and I’m always on my phone playing Roblox of sims free play. I haven’t been focusing mainly on God.While I was done with my basketball practice during the ride home,I couldn’t find my phone. This has happened before when I was at Praise and Worship practice (I go to a Christian school) I lost my phone. But now I’m realizing that spending too much time on my phone has led to it being taken away by my Father,God. I feel like He is telling me I need to stop relying on my phone for happiness (when I couldn’t find my phone I started crying the whole time) I should enjoy spending time with God have a close bond to Him. Because my phone can leave me,but God said He would never leave me or forsake me. So I thank God for taking my phone,so now I can focus more on Him.(by the way I’m using my mom’s phone to type this) God bless you all and have a blessed day.Love you all.

  16. Thank you Dr. CHARLES STANLEY for the wonderful really applicable to our daily life.And praise God for He has given us the power to overcome temptation.
    Most preachers talk only on the love of God and the people are deaf and dumb to the consequences of sin.
    You have spoken rightly.
    Wanting to hear more of the alike messages.
    Praise God and may God bless you abundantly

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