Consequences not the same as punishment

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Christians are to be a reflection of Christ Crucified. We suffer plenty for our sin and sometimes because of the sin of others. But Jesus is the Real suffering one. So, You are not blamed or punished for your sins. Jesus is. Your sins are done and gone already in Jesus.

Consequences are still there, but they are not a punishment. Rather, your suffering, deser…