At church today I heard some great object lessons related to sin. I wanted to share them in today’s blog. My compliments to Mikie. The part of the Old Testament we’re studying in Sunday School today is King David’s falling for temptation and trying to kill the husband of the woman he slept with. I hope today’s lesson can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals and family home evenings.

One of the big sins discussed in church is pornography and how it can be so addicting. There are a lot of consequences from the addiction but one of the most important things discussed is how it influenced the relationships between  couples.

Object lessons: a rubber band and scissors:

Wrap the fingers with one loop of a long rubber band. Sin can be compared to sin. One strand of since may not restrain one much. You can still flex and move the fingers. But put a second and third wrap of rubber band around the fingers then they become more confined. Wraps more and more can bind the hand to inaction just as an addiction can often influence our behavior and decisions when fully implemented.

Scissors can be compared to reading the scriptures or prayer. One snip and it can star to cut away sin (with proper implementation and dedication) then another snip and another and eventually it can help free us from sin with God’s help.

Discuss the possible consequences of various addictions on one life, family and spiritual relationships. There may also by physical and financial consequences. Maybe also discuss how commands may be ‘considered’ restrictive but without the confinement of addiction and the trappings of crime etc, living God’s commandment may help us be freer.

If you have something to add to this topic, please present it in the comment section of this blog. Thanks