“You can do whatever you want, as long as it’s done in
moderation,” a coworker said, defending his position of a Christian drinking,
smoking, gambling etc.
“Really?” I countered, “How does that work with adultery?”
“Well, that’s different. That can destroy a marriage.”
“All sin can destroy a marriage. Drinking and gambling for two examples.”
“Not in moderation.”
“All sin can will hurt other people and may cause them to
think sin is acceptable because you, a Christian do them. We are actually to
stay away from even the appearance of sin. This is why I don’t go into casinos
or participate in bets here at work.” This discussion went in circles for as
long as I worked with this individual. He still didn’t understand the concept,
even when he showed up for work with a self-induced illness (hangover).
The idea here is that I don’t give someone else the
impression that I condone sin. Also, if
sin appears as a temptation before me, I am not to succumb to it. If I am in doubt, then I can consult the
Bible or seek counsel from my pastor. To
help me resist temptation I am to hold fast onto that which is good (right). I
have discovered that if I am in doubt to leave it out. Usually, I already know the answer. The Holy Spirit convicts me of it.
“Prove all things;
hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.” I
Thessalonians 5:21-22.
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