Satan is a Master at Deception

Satan is a Master at DeceptionSatan is a Master at Deception

God warns us concerning the terrible God warns us concerning the terrible consequences of sin. consequences of sin. (Eph 5:5-6)(Eph 5:5-6)


Ephesians 5:5-6 (NKJV)Ephesians 5:5-6 (NKJV) - For this you - For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with Let no one deceive you with empty wordsempty words, for because of these things , for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.disobedience.


How many times have I seen young people How many times have I seen young people justify fornication or older people thinking justify fornication or older people thinking they can get away with it.they can get away with it.


How many times have I seen young people How many times have I seen young people justify fornication or older people thinking justify fornication or older people thinking they can get away with it.they can get away with it.

Over and over the “Bills come due” and a Over and over the “Bills come due” and a terrible price is paid. terrible price is paid. (Gal 6:7-8)(Gal 6:7-8)


Galatians 6:7-8 (NKJV)Galatians 6:7-8 (NKJV) - - Do not be Do not be deceiveddeceived, God is not mocked; for whatever , God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruptioncorruption, but he who sows to the Spirit , but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.


Even then some fail to learn from the Lord.Even then some fail to learn from the Lord.


There is a tremendous power found in the There is a tremendous power found in the examples of the Old Testament. examples of the Old Testament. (Rom 15:4: 1 Cor 10:11)(Rom 15:4: 1 Cor 10:11)


Romans 15:4 (NKJV)Romans 15:4 (NKJV) - For whatever - For whatever things were written before were written for things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. hope.


1 Corinthians 10:11 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 10:11 (NKJV) - Now all - Now all these things happened to them as examples, these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.upon whom the ends of the ages have come.


One of the great tragedies of the old One of the great tragedies of the old testament is that of the king Manasseh.testament is that of the king Manasseh.


One of the great tragedies of the old One of the great tragedies of the old testament is that of the king Manasseh.testament is that of the king Manasseh.

Does it pay to live a life of sin as long as I Does it pay to live a life of sin as long as I can repent and be saved before I die?can repent and be saved before I die?


Galatians 6:7-8 (NKJV)Galatians 6:7-8 (NKJV) - Do not be - Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

The Advantages of ManassehThe Advantages of Manasseh

He was raised as a Jew in the nation of He was raised as a Jew in the nation of Israel. Israel. (Rom 3:1-2)(Rom 3:1-2)


Romans 3:1-2 (NKJV)Romans 3:1-2 (NKJV) - What advantage - What advantage then has the Jew, or what then has the Jew, or what isis the profit of the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God.the oracles of God.


He heard the scriptures and knew of God’s He heard the scriptures and knew of God’s will.will.


The nation was faithful to God during his The nation was faithful to God during his childhood.childhood.


The nation was faithful to God during his The nation was faithful to God during his childhood.childhood.

He had a godly father, Hezekiah. He had a godly father, Hezekiah. (2 Kings 18:3)(2 Kings 18:3)


2 Kings 18:3 (NKJV)2 Kings 18:3 (NKJV) - And he did - And he did what what waswas right in the sight of the LORD, right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that according to all that his father David his father David had had done.done.


He was a man who won many victories He was a man who won many victories through prayer. through prayer. (2 Kings 20:2-6)(2 Kings 20:2-6)


2 Kings 20:2-6 (NKJV)2 Kings 20:2-6 (NKJV) - Then he turned - Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the his face toward the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying, 3“Remember now, O LORD, saying, 3“Remember now, O LORD, I pray, how I have walked before LORD, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a loyal heart, and You in truth and with a loyal heart, and have done have done what waswhat was good in Your sight.” good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. And Hezekiah wept bitterly.


4 And it happened, before Isaiah had gone out 4 And it happened, before Isaiah had gone out into the middle court, that the word of the into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 5 “Return and tell LORD came to him, saying, 5 “Return and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people, ‘Thus says Hezekiah the leader of My people, ‘Thus says the LORD, the God of David your father: “I the LORD, the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will heal you. On the third day you surely I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the LORD. shall go up to the house of the LORD.


6 And I will add to your days fifteen years. 6 And I will add to your days fifteen years. I will deliver you and this city from the I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for My own sake, and for defend this city for My own sake, and for the sake of My servant David.”’the sake of My servant David.”’


He was would accept the word of God He was would accept the word of God without question. without question. (2 Kgs 20:16-19)(2 Kgs 20:16-19)


2 Kings 20:16-19 (NKJV)2 Kings 20:16-19 (NKJV) - Then Isaiah - Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD: 17 ‘Behold, the days are coming LORD: 17 ‘Behold, the days are coming when all that when all that isis in your house, and what in your house, and what your fathers have accumulated until this your fathers have accumulated until this day, shall be carried to Babylon; nothing day, shall be carried to Babylon; nothing shall be left,’ says the LORD. shall be left,’ says the LORD.


18‘And they shall take away some of your 18‘And they shall take away some of your sons who will descend from you, whom you sons who will descend from you, whom you will beget; and they shall be eunuchs in the will beget; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.’ 19 So palace of the king of Babylon.’ 19 So Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the The word of the LORD which you have spoken LORD which you have spoken isis good good!” !” For he said, “Will there not be peace and For he said, “Will there not be peace and truth at least in my days?”truth at least in my days?”


Without a doubt the faith of Hezekiah Without a doubt the faith of Hezekiah deeply influenced his son Manasseh.deeply influenced his son Manasseh.



He had access to one of the greatest of Old He had access to one of the greatest of Old Testament prophets Isaiah.Testament prophets Isaiah.




Would you want God’s will to guide you as Would you want God’s will to guide you as king?king?


Without a doubt the faith of Hezekiah deeply Without a doubt the faith of Hezekiah deeply influenced his son Manasseh.influenced his son Manasseh.


Would you want God’s will to guide you as king?Would you want God’s will to guide you as king? Any man who knows the one true God would Any man who knows the one true God would

rejoice at this blessing. Ex. King Jehoshaphat rejoice at this blessing. Ex. King Jehoshaphat (2 (2 Chron 20:6,12)Chron 20:6,12)


2 Chronicles 20:6 (NKJV)2 Chronicles 20:6 (NKJV) - and said: “O - and said: “O LORD God of our fathers, LORD God of our fathers, areare You not God You not God in heaven, and do You in heaven, and do You notnot rule over all the rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, and kingdoms of the nations, and in Your hand in Your hand is there notis there not power and might, so that no one power and might, so that no one is able to withstand Youis able to withstand You? ?


2 Chronicles 20:12 (NKJV)2 Chronicles 20:12 (NKJV) - O our God, - O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but do, but our eyes our eyes areare upon You upon You.”.”

The Choice of ManassehThe Choice of Manasseh

Even with the great advantages Manasseh Even with the great advantages Manasseh had, he still could choose evil!had, he still could choose evil!


Even with the great advantages Manasseh Even with the great advantages Manasseh had, he still could choose evil!had, he still could choose evil!

He became king at 12 years old. He became king at 12 years old. (2 Kings 21:1) (2 Kings 21:1)


2 Kings 21:1 (NKJV)2 Kings 21:1 (NKJV) - Manasseh - Manasseh was was twelve years old when he became king, and twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name mother’s name waswas Hephzibah. Hephzibah.


At this age he would be very susceptible to At this age he would be very susceptible to the advice of the princes of Judah. the advice of the princes of Judah. Rehaboam fell to this influence. Rehaboam fell to this influence. (1 Kings 12:6-8)(1 Kings 12:6-8)


1 Kings 12:6-8 (NKJV)1 Kings 12:6-8 (NKJV) - Then King - Then King Rehoboam consulted the elders who stood Rehoboam consulted the elders who stood before his father Solomon while he still before his father Solomon while he still lived, and he said, “How do you advise lived, and he said, “How do you advise meme to answer these people?”to answer these people?”


7And they spoke to him, saying, “If you 7And they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to these people today, and will be a servant to these people today, and serve them, and answer them, and speak serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be your good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.” 8 But he rejected the servants forever.” 8 But he rejected the advice which the elders had given him, and advice which the elders had given him, and consulted the young men who had grown up consulted the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him.with him, who stood before him.


When someone makes a stand they will When someone makes a stand they will determine what kind of company they will determine what kind of company they will keep, Often this will be for a lifetime and keep, Often this will be for a lifetime and for an eternity!for an eternity!(1 Cor 15:33)(1 Cor 15:33)


1 Corinthians 15:33 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NKJV) - Do not be - Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”habits.”


Manasseh completely gave himself over to Manasseh completely gave himself over to evil. Look at what he did. evil. Look at what he did. (2 Kgs 21:2)(2 Kgs 21:2)


2 Kings 21:2 (NKJV)2 Kings 21:2 (NKJV) - And he did evil in - And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to the the sight of the LORD, according to the abominations of the nations whom the abominations of the nations whom the LORD had cast out before the children of LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.Israel.


He worshipped idol Gods and built altars in He worshipped idol Gods and built altars in Israel. These are the Assyrian god’s that Israel. These are the Assyrian god’s that were completely discredited by God during were completely discredited by God during hid father’s reign! hid father’s reign! (2 Kgs 21:3)(2 Kgs 21:3)


2 Kings 21:3 (NKJV) 2 Kings 21:3 (NKJV) - For he rebuilt the - For he rebuilt the high places which Hezekiah his father had high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; he raised up altars for Baal, and destroyed; he raised up altars for Baal, and made a wooden image, as Ahab king of made a wooden image, as Ahab king of Israel had done; and he worshiped all the Israel had done; and he worshiped all the host of heaven and served them.host of heaven and served them.


The appeal of these god’s was not truth but The appeal of these god’s was not truth but the flesh. Fornication was allowed and the flesh. Fornication was allowed and practiced as a rite.practiced as a rite.


To many the sin of fornication is the first To many the sin of fornication is the first step away from the Lord.step away from the Lord.


To many the sin of fornication is the first To many the sin of fornication is the first step away from the Lord.step away from the Lord.

He desecrated the temple of the true GodHe desecrated the temple of the true God. . (2 Kings 21:4-5)(2 Kings 21:4-5)


2 Kings 21:4-5 (NKJV)2 Kings 21:4-5 (NKJV) - He also built - He also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My name.” 5 And he built altars for all the My name.” 5 And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.house of the LORD.


When one departs from worshipping the When one departs from worshipping the one true God there remains no restraints. one true God there remains no restraints. (Rom 1:21, 24)(Rom 1:21, 24)


Romans 1:21 (NKJV)Romans 1:21 (NKJV) - because, although - because, although they knew God, they did not glorify they knew God, they did not glorify HimHim as as God, nor were thankful, but became futile God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts foolish hearts were darkenedwere darkened. .


Romans 1:24 (NKJV)Romans 1:24 (NKJV) - Therefore - Therefore God God also gave them up also gave them up to uncleanness, in the to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves,among themselves,


He killed his own children in pursuit of He killed his own children in pursuit of pleasure. pleasure. (2 Kings 21:6)(2 Kings 21:6)


2 Kings 21:6 (NKJV)2 Kings 21:6 (NKJV) - Also - Also he made his he made his son pass through the fireson pass through the fire, practiced , practiced soothsaying, used witchcraft, and consulted soothsaying, used witchcraft, and consulted spiritists and mediums. He did much evil in spiritists and mediums. He did much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke the sight of the LORD, to provoke HimHim to to anger.anger.


How many families are destroyed by sin?How many families are destroyed by sin?


How many families are destroyed by sin?How many families are destroyed by sin? What is the main reason for the millions of What is the main reason for the millions of

abortions in this country?abortions in this country?


He disdained the word of God. He disdained the word of God. (2 Kings 21:7-8)(2 Kings 21:7-8)


2 Kings 21:7-8 (NKJV)2 Kings 21:7-8 (NKJV) - He even set a - He even set a carved image of Asherah that he had made, carved image of Asherah that he had made, in the house of which the LORD had said to in the house of which the LORD had said to David and to Solomon his son, “In this David and to Solomon his son, “In this house and in Jerusalem, which I have house and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put My name forever; put My name forever;


8 and I will not make the feet of Israel 8 and I will not make the feet of Israel wander anymore from the land which I gave wander anymore from the land which I gave their fathers—only if they are careful to do their fathers—only if they are careful to do according to all that I have commanded according to all that I have commanded them, and according to all the law that My them, and according to all the law that My servant Moses commanded them.”servant Moses commanded them.”


He wanted a worship “relevant” for his He wanted a worship “relevant” for his generation.generation.


He no longer wanted a “negative” religion He no longer wanted a “negative” religion based upon “do’s and don’ts”.based upon “do’s and don’ts”.


2 Kings 21:9 (NKJV)2 Kings 21:9 (NKJV) - But they paid no - But they paid no attention, and Manasseh seduced them to do attention, and Manasseh seduced them to do more evil than the nations whom the LORD more evil than the nations whom the LORD had destroyedhad destroyed before the children of Israel. before the children of Israel.


These people were willingly led.These people were willingly led.


Often in history God’s people become ripe Often in history God’s people become ripe for apostasy.for apostasy.


Often in history God’s people become ripe Often in history God’s people become ripe for apostasy.for apostasy.

Manasseh hated the rebuke of faithful Manasseh hated the rebuke of faithful prophets.prophets.(2 Kings 21:10-15)(2 Kings 21:10-15)


2 Kings 21:10-15 (NKJV)2 Kings 21:10-15 (NKJV) - And the - And the LORD spoke by His servants the prophets, LORD spoke by His servants the prophets, saying, 11“Because Manasseh king of saying, 11“Because Manasseh king of Judah has done these abominations (he has Judah has done these abominations (he has acted more wickedly than all the Amorites acted more wickedly than all the Amorites who who werewere before him, and has also made before him, and has also made Judah sin with his idols), Judah sin with his idols),


12 therefore thus says the LORD God of 12 therefore thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘Behold, Israel: ‘Behold, II am bringing am bringing suchsuch calamity calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whoever hears upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whoever hears of it, both his ears will tingle. 13 And I will of it, both his ears will tingle. 13 And I will stretch over Jerusalem the measuring line of stretch over Jerusalem the measuring line of Samaria and the plummet of the house of Samaria and the plummet of the house of Ahab; I will wipe Jerusalem as Ahab; I will wipe Jerusalem as oneone wipes a wipes a dish, wiping dish, wiping itit and turning and turning itit upside down. upside down.


14 So I will forsake the remnant of My 14 So I will forsake the remnant of My inheritance and deliver them into the hand inheritance and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become of their enemies; and they shall become victims of plunder to all their enemies, 15 victims of plunder to all their enemies, 15 because they have done evil in My sight, because they have done evil in My sight, and have provoked Me to anger since the and have provoked Me to anger since the day their fathers came out of Egypt, even to day their fathers came out of Egypt, even to this day.’”this day.’”


God was merciful to give Him warning.God was merciful to give Him warning.


Manasseh responded by murdering the Manasseh responded by murdering the righteous. righteous. (2 Kings 21:16)(2 Kings 21:16)


2 Kings 21:16 (NKJV) 2 Kings 21:16 (NKJV) - Moreover - Moreover Manasseh shed very much innocent bloodManasseh shed very much innocent blood, , till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another, besides his sin by which he made another, besides his sin by which he made Judah sin, in doing evil in the sight of the Judah sin, in doing evil in the sight of the LORD.LORD.


In all probability one of these murdered In all probability one of these murdered men was Isaiah!men was Isaiah!

The Fall and Repentance of ManassehThe Fall and Repentance of Manasseh

God kept his word concerning Manasseh.God kept his word concerning Manasseh. (2 Chron 33:10-11)(2 Chron 33:10-11)


2 Chronicles 33:10-11 (NKJV)2 Chronicles 33:10-11 (NKJV) - And the - And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they would not listen. 11 Therefore the but they would not listen. 11 Therefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of LORD brought upon them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, the army of the king of Assyria, who took who took Manasseh with hooksManasseh with hooks, bound him with , bound him with bronze bronze fetters,fetters, and carried him off to and carried him off to Babylon.Babylon.


Was this good or bad for Manasseh?Was this good or bad for Manasseh?


Was this good or bad for Manasseh?Was this good or bad for Manasseh? Many are like Pharaoh and are hardened by Many are like Pharaoh and are hardened by

humiliation.humiliation.


Was this good or bad for Manasseh?Was this good or bad for Manasseh? Many are like Pharaoh and are hardened by Many are like Pharaoh and are hardened by

humiliation.humiliation. Manasseh made a genuine repentance to Manasseh made a genuine repentance to

God. God. (2 Chron 33:12-13)(2 Chron 33:12-13)


2 Chronicles 33:12-13 (NKJV)2 Chronicles 33:12-13 (NKJV) - Now - Now when he was in affliction, he implored the when he was in affliction, he implored the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, 13and prayed before the God of his fathers, 13and prayed to Him; and He received his entreaty, heard to Him; and He received his entreaty, heard his supplication, and brought him back to his supplication, and brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh Then Manasseh knew that the LORD knew that the LORD waswas God God..


Why did he remember God at this time? Why did he remember God at this time? Because of the past efforts of Godly parents Because of the past efforts of Godly parents and other godly people. The and other godly people. The seedseed was there. was there.


Why did he remember God at this time? Why did he remember God at this time? Because of the past efforts of Godly parents Because of the past efforts of Godly parents and other godly people. The and other godly people. The seedseed was there. was there.

Give Manasseh credit, he came back to Give Manasseh credit, he came back to God. His future life showed it! God. His future life showed it! (2 Chron 33:14-16)(2 Chron 33:14-16)


2 Chronicles 33:14-16 (NKJV)2 Chronicles 33:14-16 (NKJV) - After - After this he built a wall outside the City of David this he built a wall outside the City of David on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, as on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, as far as the entrance of the Fish Gate; and far as the entrance of the Fish Gate; and itit enclosed Ophel, and he raised it to a very enclosed Ophel, and he raised it to a very great height. Then he put military captains great height. Then he put military captains in all the fortified cities of Judah. in all the fortified cities of Judah.


15 He took away the foreign gods and the idol 15 He took away the foreign gods and the idol from the house of the LORD, and all the altars from the house of the LORD, and all the altars that he had built in the mount of the house of that he had built in the mount of the house of the LORD and in Jerusalem; and he cast the LORD and in Jerusalem; and he cast themthem out of the city. 16 He also repaired the altar of out of the city. 16 He also repaired the altar of the LORD, sacrificed peace offerings and the LORD, sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and commanded Judah thank offerings on it, and commanded Judah to serve the LORD God of Israel.to serve the LORD God of Israel.


Remember one can never fall too low to be Remember one can never fall too low to be forgiven if they repent.forgiven if they repent.

The Unstoppable Consequences of the Sins The Unstoppable Consequences of the Sins of Manassehof Manasseh

He could not bring back those he put to He could not bring back those he put to death!death!



Oh, how he needed Isaiah now.Oh, how he needed Isaiah now.



Oh, how he needed Isaiah now.Oh, how he needed Isaiah now. He could not save those who died in the He could not save those who died in the

idolatry he introduced. idolatry he introduced. (Heb 9:27)(Heb 9:27)


Hebrews 9:27 (NKJV)Hebrews 9:27 (NKJV) - And as it is - And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,the judgment,


How often does sin create things that cannot How often does sin create things that cannot be undone.be undone.


How often does sin create things that cannot How often does sin create things that cannot be undone.be undone.

He could not bring forth a full restoration of He could not bring forth a full restoration of the nation. the nation. (2 Chron 33:17)(2 Chron 33:17)


2 Chronicles 33:17 (NKJV)2 Chronicles 33:17 (NKJV) - Nevertheless - Nevertheless the people still sacrificed on the high the people still sacrificed on the high places, places, butbut only to the LORD their God. only to the LORD their God.


Mistakes made at one period of life often Mistakes made at one period of life often have consequences you cannot change later.have consequences you cannot change later.


How often do you see children of different How often do you see children of different ages show the attitudes of parents at given ages show the attitudes of parents at given times in their lives.times in their lives.


How often do you see children of different How often do you see children of different ages show the attitudes of parents at given ages show the attitudes of parents at given times in their lives.times in their lives.

He could not save his own son.He could not save his own son.(2 Chron 33:21-23(2 Chron 33:21-23))


2 Chronicles 33:21-23 (NKJV) 2 Chronicles 33:21-23 (NKJV) - Amon - Amon waswas twenty-two years old when he became twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned two years in king, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. 22 But he did evil in the sight of Jerusalem. 22 But he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done; for Amon sacrificed to all the carved done; for Amon sacrificed to all the carved images which his father Manasseh had images which his father Manasseh had made, and served them. made, and served them.


23 And he did not humble himself before 23 And he did not humble himself before the LORD, as his father Manasseh had the LORD, as his father Manasseh had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.more and more.


He was named after an idol God of Egypt.He was named after an idol God of Egypt.


He was named after an idol God of Egypt.He was named after an idol God of Egypt. What would his son have said to him after What would his son have said to him after

his change?his change?


He was named after an idol God of Egypt.He was named after an idol God of Egypt. What would his son have said to him after What would his son have said to him after

his change?his change? He could not clear his own name.He could not clear his own name.

(2 Chron 33:18-19(2 Chron 33:18-19))


2 Chronicles 33:18-19 (NKJV) 2 Chronicles 33:18-19 (NKJV) - Now the - Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, his prayer to rest of the acts of Manasseh, his prayer to his God, and the words of the seers who his God, and the words of the seers who spoke to him in the name of the LORD God spoke to him in the name of the LORD God of Israel, indeed they of Israel, indeed they are writtenare written in the in the book of the kings of Israel. book of the kings of Israel.


19Also his prayer and 19Also his prayer and how Godhow God received his received his entreaty, and all his sin and trespass, and entreaty, and all his sin and trespass, and the sites where he built high places and set the sites where he built high places and set up wooden images and carved images, up wooden images and carved images, before he was humbled, indeed they before he was humbled, indeed they areare written among the sayings of Hozai.written among the sayings of Hozai.


Like the scars on his lips, his past would not Like the scars on his lips, his past would not go away.go away.


Like the scars on his lips, his past would not Like the scars on his lips, his past would not go away.go away.

Everyone for all time knows of his actions.Everyone for all time knows of his actions.


He could not avert the eventual destruction He could not avert the eventual destruction of his people.of his people.



The Babylonians did come and “wipe The Babylonians did come and “wipe Jerusalem as a dish”.Jerusalem as a dish”.



The Babylonians did come and “wipe The Babylonians did come and “wipe Jerusalem as a dish”.Jerusalem as a dish”.

When this happened Manasseh was given When this happened Manasseh was given “credit”. “credit”. (Jer 15:1-4)(Jer 15:1-4)


Jeremiah 15:1-4 (NKJV)Jeremiah 15:1-4 (NKJV) - Then the - Then the LORD said to me, “LORD said to me, “EvenEven if Moses and if Moses and Samuel stood before Me, My mind Samuel stood before Me, My mind wouldwould not not bebe favorable toward this people. Cast favorable toward this people. Cast themthem out of My sight, and let them go forth. out of My sight, and let them go forth.


2And it shall be, if they say to you, ‘Where 2And it shall be, if they say to you, ‘Where should we go?’ then you shall tell them, should we go?’ then you shall tell them, ‘Thus says the LORD: “Such as ‘Thus says the LORD: “Such as areare for for death, to death; And such as death, to death; And such as areare for the for the sword, to the sword; And such as sword, to the sword; And such as areare for for the famine, to the famine; And such as the famine, to the famine; And such as areare for the captivity, to the captivity.”’for the captivity, to the captivity.”’


3“And I will appoint over them four forms 3“And I will appoint over them four forms of destruction,of destruction,” says the LORD: “the sword ” says the LORD: “the sword to slay, the dogs to drag, the birds of the to slay, the dogs to drag, the birds of the heavens and the beasts of the earth to heavens and the beasts of the earth to devour and destroy. 4I will hand them over devour and destroy. 4I will hand them over to trouble, to all kingdoms of the earth, to trouble, to all kingdoms of the earth, because of Manasseh because of Manasseh the son of Hezekiah, the son of Hezekiah, king of Judah, for what he did in Jerusalem.king of Judah, for what he did in Jerusalem.


Manasseh was saved, but his influence was Manasseh was saved, but his influence was felt for generations.felt for generations.


Remember the consequences of sin! Remember the consequences of sin! (Ex (Ex 34:734:7) Ex. Man who quit in Abbeville.) Ex. Man who quit in Abbeville.


Exodus 34:7 (NKJV) Exodus 34:7 (NKJV) - keeping mercy for - keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing transgression and sin, by no means clearing the guilty,the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon upon the children and the children’s the children and the children’s children to the third and the fourth children to the third and the fourth generationgeneration.”.”


Remember our question: Does it pay to live Remember our question: Does it pay to live a life of sin as long as I can repent and be a life of sin as long as I can repent and be saved before I die? saved before I die? Answer:Answer: NO, NO, NO!NO, NO, NO!



Sin is the worst news this world has ever Sin is the worst news this world has ever known!known!




Not even the blood of Christ can remove all Not even the blood of Christ can remove all consequences.consequences.


Remember our question: Does it pay to live a Remember our question: Does it pay to live a life of sin as long as I can repent and be saved life of sin as long as I can repent and be saved before I die? before I die? Answer:Answer: NO, NO, NO!NO, NO, NO!


Not even the blood of Christ can remove all Not even the blood of Christ can remove all consequences.consequences.

Sin scars the conscience, the body and the soul.Sin scars the conscience, the body and the soul.


Sin destroys nations, families, friends and Sin destroys nations, families, friends and children.children.


Sin destroys nations, families, friends and Sin destroys nations, families, friends and children.children.

Should you give into one sin with the Should you give into one sin with the thought that you will be forgiven later? thought that you will be forgiven later? THINK.THINK.

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