When we endorse or even ignore the sins of others as normal we have actually engaged with them in their sin. Silence is often an endorsement. There is no "plausible deniability" when it comes to supporting those who are sinning.
If we watch the narcissist abusing someone verbally and emotionally and stand back saying nothing then the silence has been seen as an endorsement. We can never say "I didn't do the wrong thing." Any time we do not stand against evil we have allowed it to grow and prosper.
I cannot count the number of times someone has spoken against sin and the one who is chastised is the one who speaks truth, not the one who is sinning.
Psalm 50:17-19 For you hate My instruction and cast My words behind you. 18 When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers. 19 You unleash your mouth for evil and unharness your tongue for deceit.…"
Romans 1:32
"Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them."
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