Sin actually does cause pain. In fact, sin kills things (people, relationships, dreams). You've probably been hurt by someone else's selfishness. Maybe someone lied about you at school or betrayed your confidence. Maybe you've watched someone else go in the ditch because they couldn't stop their destructive behavior. God wants us to avoid causing pain and suffering because of our actions. Part of "Thou shalt not" is "please don't hurt yourselves." Moving toward God and away from sin is actually moving farther away from self inflicted pain and suffering.
As you think about your day or week, is there something you've been doing that you know has the potential to create pain for someone? The best way to invite the pain into your life is to keep it in the dark. And, the best way to beat it is to shine a light on it. Instead, what if you could find a Christian you trust (friend, small group leader, mentor) and talk to them about what you've been doing? It may be uncomfortable at first but there's power in having things out in the open and working the problem as a team.
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