I find it interesting that sometimes we are accused of bitterness for not forgiving an unrepentant heart, but the one who sins and lives in rebellion refusing to confess and turn is hailed as the victim.
It is psychology that has perpetrated this falsehood on the world. The devil knows that when someone is not required to be accountable for their life or actions they will only grow worse.
Ignoring sin does not make it go away, facing it, confessing it and resolving to be cleansed by Christ will remove sin.
This is classic narcissism in our world: pamper the one who has done terrible things and is not sorry while pressuring and demeaning the one who will attempt to hold the evil person accountable.
Think about it!!!
Isaiah 26: 10-11 "10 Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD. 11 O LORD, Your hand is upraised, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people, and be put to shame. The fire set for Your enemies will consume them!…"
Proverbs 24:1 "1 Do not envy wicked men or desire their company; 2 for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.…"
Romans 16:17
"Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them."
1 Corinthians 5:11
"But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler--not even to eat with such a one."
Psalm 26:4
"I do not sit with deceitful men, Nor will I go with pretenders."
The challenge today is to ask ourselves if we are seeking Christ and reading His word for His truth?
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