Your Life Could Make The Difference

One of the Christian's greatest deterrents from sin is the life of another Christian. You ever thought about that? There are some Christians who maintain that it is none of their business if another chooses to sin. They convince themselves that they are being judgemental if they respond to someone in sin. The world persuades them not to get involved, but this inaction prevents them from being an effective intercessor.

As Christians, most of us are aware that sin brings death (Romans 6:23). Sin kills relationships, tears apart marriages, steals joy, and destroys peace. When we see someone wander from the truth, how should we respond?

Well think about Jesus. When Jesus saw sin it broke His heart. He wept over entire cities as He saw them rejecting the truth. He prayed fervently for His disciples to be strong when they were tempted. He warned those who were heading towards spiritual failure. Jesus was even willing to die to save people from their sins because He knew the devastation that sin causes. Jesus never stood idle as those around Him were led astray by their sin. He always took an active role in turning them back to God.

"Minding your own business" will sure save you some discomfort, but it will not help a brother or sister who needs to return to the Lord. If you are truly aware of the grave consequences for those who continue in sin, you will be moved to weep even as Jesus wept. Pray fervently for your friend and be alert, in the event that God asks you to confront your friend. If you do, be loving and gentle lest you, too, be tempted (Galatians 6:1).

James says in James 5, "...if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sin."

Remember, your life could make the difference!

Have a great day!

-Gregg