ACCOMPLICE
TO SIN?
Memorise:
Who knowing the judgement of God, that they which commit such things are worthy
of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. Romans
1:32
Read:
Romans 1:29-32, Bible in one year; 2nd Chronicles 13:15, Luke
22:63-23:17
In trying to rationalise and condone
certain types of sin, some people have painted them in different colours. Take
lying for instance. This evil act has been categorised by some into white,
black and so on. Whether it is a grave lie or a lie that cannot hurt a fly, a
lie is a lie. Leviticus 19:11 says it is wrong to lie to other brethren. The
devil is the father of all liars according to our Lord Jesus Christ (John
8:44). If you wilfully engage in lies, you definitely have the devil as your
father. The Bible declares that outside the gates of Heavens are liars:
“For
without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and
idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.”
Revelation 22:15
If a lie is as trivial as people say it
is, why would liars be categorised with fornicators, murderers and idol
worshippers? If a lie is not grievous, why would the gate of Heaven be shut
against liars? Also, in the above Scripture, a distinction is made between those
who love lies and those who tell the lies. In other words, some people are
branded liars and because they told a lie, but because they are an accomplice
to a lie. If you cover up someone who has lied, you are an accessory to the lie
and as a result, a liar yourself.
We understand from our memory verse that
while two people may commit a particular sin, ten others may be punished along
with them for complicity. This is why you must be very careful. In the process
of recommending someone for ordination for example, the fellow may lie that he
is a house fellowship leader and provide an address, whereas he is not. If his
pastor knows the truth but turns a blind eye and goes ahead to present such a
candidate for ordination, he has become an accomplice to a lie and might be on
his way to Hell unless he repents. This goes for everyone who knows the truth but cover it up. Do not be taken over by the sin of
others! If some people choose to sin, let them face its consequences all by
themselves. Never support, sponsor or encourage anyone over sinful act. You
must be able to tell the fellow that he or she has sinned and condemn that
action with all gravity. Never become the pillow on which the sinner will find
solace whenever he or she wants to sin, or else, you will partake of divine
judgement and end up in Hell together.
Key
Point
A
lot of people will go to Hell because they take pleasure in those who sin.
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