A New York City man convicted of raping his former stepdaughter in an attack she disclosed years later in a college application essay has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. The 63-year-old man was sentenced Monday in Brooklyn.
We make choices all day long. Some choices have immediate consequences while other choices have long-term consequences. Per the story above, a man made a terrible choice many years ago that negatively impacted his step-daughter for life (the worst consequence). It also resulted in a judicial consequence on the man all these years later. I’m not sure if the man was guilt ridden all these years, but regardless of his motivation for this horrifying act, his choice has impacted many people for the rest of their lives here on earth.
If you are struggling with a desire to sexually attack another human, then please chose to seek immediate help from a qualified counselor and take this burden to the foot of the cross. In addition, seek guidance from the Bible where the Proverbs 11:19-21 speaks directly evil choices and consequences:
19 The truly righteous man attains life but he who pursues evil goes to his death; 20 The Lord detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. 21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
Make a positive choice to turn away from evil desires. Turn to the Light