"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." (Gal. 6:7-8)

A man was in court and was accused of burglary. His lawyer took the position before the judge that it was not his client's fault, but it was his arm's fault. The lawyer said, "My client's arm reached through a window and took some things; thus, he is not guilty. Only his arm is guilty." The judge said, "OK, I hereby sentence the thief's arm to three years in prison. He can accompany his arm if he so chooses." The thief then took off his plastic arm, left it on the bench of the judge, and walked out of the courtroom!

Though a person may out-wit a judge in a court of law, he will never escape the consequences of is sins before God. The only means of forgiveness is by complying with God's terms of pardon.