10/31/2007: "Leading Into Sin"

The sins that many humans commit on the earth do not just affect themselves. But in fact affect everyone else around them that witness it. A sin is to do evil not only against God's law but also against every other human that views you. It's one thing for it to be noticed and judged, but another for it to be noticed and influenced on others.

Do we lead each other into sin? Do we hold each others hands towards the grave? Why is it that we cannot lead by example but instead lead each other into sin. Sins that are kept behind the heaviest doors are done in secret and will be displayed upon the rooftops in heaven, but sins that are done out in the open are witnessed and are influencing those that view them.

When you think of things like smoking, drinking at parties, or having sex and others know of your activities they will be influenced to do the same. Whether they be siblings, friends, classmates, or work acquaintances. They are most likely to commit the same sin because you have introduced it to them. Therefore there introduction to that sin and there committing it, is not only there fault, but yours as well. You can't expect to be pardoned or excused for promoting evil, and therefore you need to hold fast to righteousness and the Holy Spirit.

Luke 11

13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"