5 Things Sin Destroys in Your Life

However, it is not finished there because sin will yield one more crushing blow; it will go from accuser to judge to condemner. Sin will tell you God is done with you. All the dreams you had are no longer valid. Sin will destroy the dreams you have inside you. This is why sin is so horrible, and as I mentioned earlier, nothing good will come from your life by indulging in sin because sin kills.

I know those words seem harsh, but we have plenty of evidence from within Scripture and all around us that has shown this to be true.

The final thing sin destroys is your destiny. There are verses in the Bible that speak to God’s purpose and plan for our lives. Two of the more well-known ones are:

These are wonderful promises, and they are true. God will bring these things to pass in your life, but there is one thing that can derail them. You guessed it, that is sin. The only thing that will ever stop you from completing the plan that God has for you in this life and fulfilling your destiny is sin. There is nothing else that can hinder the work of God in your life except for sin. There is no demon in hell nor Satan himself who can stop God’s plan for your life if you walk in obedience to him. However, if you choose to live in sin, you will not arrive at your destiny.

Sin is the only thing that can prevent you from being all God desires you to be in this life.

I hope you see the great impact sin can potentially have in your life. It is serious business, but it is not all doom and gloom. There is a remedy for sin; it is called repentance. 

The wonderful thing about God is that even if you have sinned, he can forgive, he can cleanse, and he can restore. Better yet, he wants to forgive, cleanse, and restore. If your life has gotten derailed by sin, it does not have to be the end of the road. God longs to forgive and restore you. 

If your life has be devastated by sin, begin putting the pieces back together by repenting. There may be some tough days ahead, but the days of restoration are far more enjoyable then continuing in the destructive nature of sin.

After you repent, I will say to you what Jesus said to so many after forgiving them: Go and sin no more.

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Clarence L. Haynes Jr. is a dynamic speaker, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Bible Study Club, dedicated to helping people live with purpose and clarity. In addition to his ministry work, Clarence has spent the last 13 years as a trusted financial educator, guiding thousands of people across the country—including employees at many Fortune 500 companies—toward lasting financial wellness. His unique ability to blend practical wisdom with spiritual insight equips people to thrive in every area of life.

He is the author of The Pursuit of Purpose, which helps readers understand how God leads them into his will, and the author of The Pursuit of Victory: How To Conquer Your Greatest Challenges and Win In Your Christian Life. Clarence is also committed to helping 10,000 people learn how to study the Bible and has released his first course, Bible Study Basics, to achieve that goal. To learn more about his ministry and resources, please visit clarencehaynes.com.