• I Timothy 4:8 - Godliness is profitable now and in the future.
  • A mess
    • II Samuel 11:2-15 - the mess created by David’s sin with Bathsheba
    • Hebrews 12:15-17 - Esau lost his blessing and birthright.
  • A guilty conscience
    • Genesis 42:21-22 - the guilt of Joseph’s brothers after selling him into slavery
    • Matthew 27:3-5 - the guilt of Judas after betraying Jesus
    • Acts 24:16 - Paul tried to avoid guilt the rest of his life.
  • A ruined conscience
    • I timothy 4:2 - We are born with pure hearts, but it is possible to ruin our consciences with sin.
    • Ephesians 4:17-19 - Sin hardens our heart.
  • Bad habits
    • Acts 8:9-24 - Even after being converted, Simon is tempted by the power of the apostles’ spiritual gifts.
    • Hebrews 10:25 - Skipping the assembly can become a habit.
  • Effect on others
    • Galatians 2:11-13 - Peter carried others away in his hypocrisy.