Changed by His Love
1 John 5:16: If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that.
Sometimes a Christian may sin so seriously that God judges that sin with swift physical death: “a sin that leads to death.” Ananias and Sapphira are cases in point. But most of the sins which one sees a Christian brother commit are not of such a nature, as their common occurrence shows. For these, a believer ought to pray, knowing that any sin—if continued in long enough—is a threat to a fellow Christian’s life. Thus the restoration of a brother may secure a prolonging of his physical life. 1
Loving Him
Walk closely with the Lord. Do not entertain sin. It will deceive you, then it will destroy you. Walk humbly with the Lord and seek His frequent forgiveness. Forgive others. Do not carry a grudge. Drop your weapons. Use your words to bless, and build, and restore others to Jesus.
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:1–2
Loving Others
We are all free to sin, but no one is free from the consequences of sin.
Make Me Like You
Lord, thank You for Your lovingkindness that leads me towards repentance.
1. Walvoord, J. F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary.
