Proverbs 15:10-12 (ESV)
10 There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way;
whoever hates reproof will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord;
how much more the hearts of the children of man!
12 A scoffer does not like to be reproved;
he will not go to the wise.
In the end, the ultimate consequence for rejecting the way of the Lord is eternal death. This doesn’t mean that one will cease to exist, but instead the soul will live forever in a place where she is shut out from the presence of God and his Son Jesus. God is aware of everything that occurs in the universe, including what takes place in the depths of hell. Nothing escapes his notice. Though veiled to other humans, God sees the motives behind every person’s thoughts, intentions and actions. The fool does not receive advice and correction but is determined to do what she feels is right. We should remember that God is concerned not only with what we do, but why we do what we do as well. If we are honest, we must admit that we are often driven by selfish desires. Ask God to cleanse you from your sinful motives today, aligning your heart with his.