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"So, big deal! Why should I care about sin?" Sin is a big deal! Romans 6:23 says: "For the wages of sin is death...." Death in this passage refers to hell (eternal separation from God) and because all of us have sinned, we would receive justice by going to hell, but God wants to give us mercy.
Yes, God wants to give us mercy. If you read the rest of Romans 6:23, you will find that "...the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." It means heaven is a gift through Jesus. How is Jesus the bridge between heaven and hell? He took our place, by dying on the cross to save us from the curse of our sins. 1 Peter 3:18 says, "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God...."
"Jesus died for my sins, Can I live any way I want?" No! Remember, eternal life in heaven is a gift (Romans 6:23). To have a gift, you first have to receive it.
Start getting to know God by praying and reading the Bible daily. Also, get yourself in a church that can help you develop in your relationship with God. Praying the two things above, from your heart, does bring eternal life to you, but continuing to purposely be involved in your sins is like giving the gift back to God, saying "I don't want it!" Think about it, if you forgive someone, would you still want them to still do those things to you on purpose? Of course not! Reading the Bible is like spiritual food (Matthew 4), it will help your faith grow (Romans 10:17) and help you overcome your sinful habits (Psalm 119:11). It will also supply all your spiritual and emotional needs (Philippians 4:19).
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