"Those Who Got What They Wanted Didn't Want What They Got" - Bro. Danny Dodson - 12/07/14 PM

I. Eve got what she wanted, but it resulted in sorrow in childbirth, cursed ground, thorns, sweat, etc. Genesis 3:1-19

II. Lot got Sodom, but he lost his family. His wife looked back. Gensis 13; 19:14, 37-38

The most dangerous Christian is one who straddles the fence.

III. Dinah got to see the world, but she ended up defiled. Genesis 34:1

Dinah was Jacob's daughter; she probably grew up with restrictions.

defile: to make dirty or foul, polluted, violated

IV. Achan got a garment, silver, and gold; but he and his family lost their lives. Joshua 7:21

V. Elimelech got what he wanted, but he lost his life and his sons' lives.

VI. Ananias and Sapphira kept their finances, but they lost their lives.

VII. David got the flesh he wanted, but the sword never departed from his house. 2 Samuel 12; Proverbs 6:32

VIII. Amnon got what he wanted, but he got killed because of it.

Those who will cheat with you will cheat on you.

The best things are worth waiting for.

IX. The prodigal son wanted the world, but he found himself in the pigpen.