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Consequences
are a very real thing. When we make
mistakes, there are consequences. Sometimes
the consequences are mitigated or reduced.
The reality is, though, that every action brings about a reaction. Every action brings about consequences.
Uzziah becomes
king at a very young age. He walks in
the ways of the Lord. He loves God and
abides by His desires. God prospers him
in battle. He makes the nations around Judah
into vassal states. His reputation
grows. There are indeed consequences to
every action. Uzziah is faithful to God
and he prospers. It’s that simple.
On the other
hand, Uzziah isn’t perfect. In the midst
of all of this prosperity and victory, he gets a bit of a big ego. He goes into the temple to perform a
sacrifice. When he is told it isn’t his
place because he isn’t a priest, Uzziah gets angry. Uzziah displays his anger in the presence of
the Lord. Again, there are consequences
for his action. In retribution against
his anger, God curses Uzziah with leprosy.
Uzziah suffers from the leprosy until he dies. In fact, his leprosy becomes what he is known
for after his death.
We are a
people of free will. We are given the
ability to act as we desire. There are
consequences, though. Choose God and He
walks with us. Walk away from God and He
is willing to give us the space we likewise desire. Anger God in His presence and we can expect a
reaction in spite of how much we pursue His heart. There are always consequences.
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