Do you think you will get away with sin just because you have become born again? Do you think God winks at and over looks our sin just because we have His blood to cover our sin? Think again!
God removes His fellowship and will not hear the prayers of believers who are in sin. They retain their salvation, but God will not help them and He will bring trials to bring them back to obedience.
Hebrews 12:5-7 "…5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, or lose heart when He rebukes you. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises everyone He receives as a son.” 7 Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?…"
Even though someone may be saved while in sin, they may experience life long consequences, even severe ones because of their disobedience. If we do not confess and turn, then we will miss many blessings in this life and the next.
1 Corinthians 3:14-16 "…14 If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as one being snatched from the fire. 16 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?…"
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