Consequences to Sin

Are there present consequences to sin or is that reserved for some future time?

I had a miscarriage, my pastor said, the Lord knew that the baby was going to be evil so He didn't allow it to be born... any truth to this? (Loretta)

What is backsliding and when does it begin? (Jamie)

You talked several weeks ago about the wayward son in Luke 15, you said he lost his inheritance but didn't the father put a robe, shoes and ring. He seems to have restored something back to him? What was lost and what was restored is my question(spiritually speaking)? (Kevin)

What is it that defiles a man? (Tom)