What happens when we disobey?

Throughout the bible there are examples of what happens to the children of disobedience.  A curse [punishment] follows disobedience, while blessings follow obedience.

For example:  The Israelites disobeyed God's instructions and was left to wander in the wilderness for 40 years, today we call that the great depression.  This happened before, when Cain, instead of turning from wrong and doing that which he knew was right, turned on his brother and killed him. God said to Cain in Genesis 4 verse 12:

"If you try to grow crops, the soil will not produce anything; you will be a homeless wanderer on the earth."

So it is evident that a curse is placed upon us, or rather a punishment is set for our disobedience.  In 2nd Samuel we see other examples of curse/punishment following disobedience, concerning king David and his household.

Therefore, one of the reasons change is not evident in our lives is that, although we respond to the altar call and go expecting to receive healing, we are often placing the symptoms at the altar, instead of addressing the root of the problem.  And when we don't see change we get depressed.