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1 | How is guilt of a sin distibuted? | Rom 14:12 | cdwhite | 201081 | ||
Hello I am looking for biblical reference to a scenario in which a peron has the power to stop another from sinning but chooses not to. Let's say a person is about to steal a loaf of bread but before doing so says "I will not steal this bread if you buy it for me." In choosing to not buy the bread for the potential thief do I share in the guilt of the sin he will then commit because my choice directly lead to his sin? As stated above any biblical reference that may apply to this type of scenario would be greatly appreciated. :) |
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2 | How is guilt of a sin distibuted? | Rom 14:12 | bible believer | 201082 | ||
good morning! what a great thought provoking question! praise God that He provides the answers that we need to live lives that are pleasing and glorifying to Him. i'm sure that many forum members will be chiming in on this but may i start the dialogue with these few thoughts..... first of all the scenario you describe would most accurately be described as extortion and probably not a real life situation but let's assume for a moment that it is really happening.... the SHORT answer is this: each of us will stand accountable before the Lord for our own actions in this life. a great passage to read here would be Romans 14 (all of it). 10You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat. 11It is written: " 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.' " 12So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. that being said, God's word also tells us when we know that something should be done, but we don't do it, we sin. James 4:17 in addition, Galatians 6 reminds us that we are to be involved in each others lives and that we are to not tire of doing good. (read all of Galatians 6) 1Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. based upon the word of God, each man stands responsible for his actions in his own life. the bread thief included. the person who does not stop him (given the very limited information provided in this scenario) will not share in the sin of THEFT but may, in fact, sin by not stopping the act, assuming he had the power to do so. by the way, buying the bread in order to prevent the person from stealing it is not stopping the act of theft it is encouraging the act of extortion! i pray this answer is of some help. i am certain many will respond to you. check all counsel against His word. God bless you and keep reading your Bible. |
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