Hope for Rebels “Some became fools through their rebellious ways and suffered affliction because of their iniquities. They loathed all food and drew near the gates of death. Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.  Psalms 107:17-19 N.I.V

God gave us human beings the right to choose right from wrong. But often, the easiest path is the wrong choice. This is because we are worldly and we seek pleasure and the things that make us feel good – in the short term. Many of our wrong decisions result in various afflictions. These include sexually transmitted diseases and lifestyle conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. The weight of wrong decisions also causes us a lot of stress, for example due to strained and broken relationships.

God tells us however that no matter how much we have sinned, and no matter what condition we have brought on ourselves, He is still merciful and longs to heal us and remove our pain. We should not feel helpless and without hope, for God can give us the desire and the power to obey Him and do what pleases Him, if we call upon Him.

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