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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