Can any person, in their own strength and power, keep the commands of God?  What are the consequences of breaking those commands?  Are all sins equal in the sight of God?  What are the wages, or earnings, of sin?In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 82-84 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. These questions concern the consequences of breaking the commands of God.  Brett, Allen, and Jim will discuss whether certain sins are worse than others, why a loving God would have consequences in the first place, and how grace and mercy fit into the picture.Also, Jim finally tells us his story about meeting Capt. Jean Luc Picard (AKA. Patrick Stewart).  It’s the story that just keeps on giving over and over.  Listen and Subscribe to Podechesis on: Apple (Leave a 5-Star Review!!!), Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, Google, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Listen Notes, and Deezer.Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail.[email protected]Voicemail: (404) 635-6679‬Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture ProofsQuestion, Answer, Scripture Proof for #82 Q: Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? A: No mere man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but does daily break them in thought, word, and deedScripture Proof: NoneQuestion, Answer, Scripture Proof for #83Q: Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous?A: Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others.Scripture Proof: Ezekiel Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #84Q: What does every sin deserve?A: Every sin deserves God’s wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come.Scripture Proof: Ephesians Spirit & TruthThe Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network.Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission.For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.lifeSpirit and Truth Conference March 17-19, 2022 in Dayton, OHRegister at https://www.spiritandtruth.life/conferenceUse the promo code “Podechesis” at checkout to save $20 off registration.Important LinksWesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com)Wikipedia article of Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Shorter_CatechismOn Sin in Believers (Sermon) by John WesleyAbsolute Basics of the Christian Faith by Phil TallonAbsolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way by Phil Talon and Justus HunterDaily Text by Seedbed.comFirebrand MagazinePlain Truth PodcastReclamation Podcast