In the days of Noah we see that sin abounded upon the earth. Mankind was consumed with evil (Genesis 6:5). It was so bad that God was sorry that He created man. He was grieved in His heart (Genesis 6:6-7). He decided to destroy man, whom He had created. The only exception was Noah, a righteous man, and his family (Genesis 6:8,17-18, Hebrews 11:7).
This shows us that God cannot, and will not tolerate sin. Sin grieves Him, it offends Him, and it provokes His wrath. There are consequences, even today, for the sinful acts that we commit.
Likewise, God was offended at the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:20-21). God destroyed these two cities, saving only Lot and part of his family (Genesis 19:23-29, 2 Peter 2:7-8).
Notice, the men whom God spared were found righteous in His sight! Sin offends a holy God, and will separate us from Him. I once heard a saying "Sin will take you farther than you are willing to go, and cost you more than you are willing to pay". This is so very true!
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