EXCUSES FOR SIN

Sometimes through the deceitfulness of sin, Christians might have an improper perspective of sin. Often when this happens, we tend to make excuses for our own sin or the sins of others, e.g., husband, wife, children or maybe a close friend or maybe even someone we don't really know that well but thinking that their actions should be defended, we jump on the band wagon and begin to incorrectly assume that they are in the right.

In many cases, the defense of ourselves or the defense of others is caused by an unbalanced view of the situation or circumstance of the person or persons involved. What does the Bible say about this? God is specific on the causes of "excusing sin".

MANIFESTATIONS OF EXCUSING SIN

1. Mal 2:17; The calling of bad men good.

2. Mal 3:13-15; Calling the proud happy.

Israel responded in rebellion in which they had been in the state of most of their entire history.

3. Isa 5:20; Describing sin as good.

4. Isa 5:23; Justification of the wicked.

Do your own thing man! Whatever you feel is right, do it! The abortion issue. New age. Think for yourself, question authority.

5. Ps 73:3-15; Envy of the wicked.

This will result in falling into more sin. Prosperity is not the primary reason for the creation of us.

6. Ps 10:11-13; Supposing God cannot see sin.

This is a security to the wicked. They think that God will not remember their sin and that He really doesn't care.

7. Zeph 1:12; Considering God to be indifferent to sin.

8. Job 34:5-36; Ignoring reproof.

9. Matt 11:18-19; Misjudging people.

There is no evidence in the Bible that Jesus was in excess in anything, let alone eating and/or drinking.

10. Ezek 20:49; Questioning God's Word.

The Word of God was not always written as we have it and people were questioning the prophet Ezekiel. We have the "written" Word now; it is not to be questioned.

EXCUSING SIN IS THE CAUSE OF:

1. Matt 6:23; Moral darkness.

To the Jews the evil eye denoted a body full of sin.

2. Matt 16:3-6; Man made concepts.

Watch for the traditions of men, man made doctrines.

3. Matt 23:16-23; Hypocrisy.

We don't want to be identified with the blind guides, or fools as Jesus called them. Spiritual integrity

4. Luke 16:15; An evil heart.

Be careful of those who have an evil heart.

5. II Pet 2:1-19; False teachings.