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Wrong is Always Wrong
In a period of loose and sagging morals, Satan provides many rationalizations for improper behavior. Those who would be faithful Christians must not be “ignorant” of his “devices” (2 Corinthians 2:11). Wrong is always wrong, despite our efforts to excuse our actions.
Wrong is wrong, even if you don’t get caught. Let us remember that “the eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good” (Proverbs 15:13).
Wrong is wrong, even if you do it for a good cause. The honorable purpose does not justify a dishonorable deed or action. The end never does justify the means. “All sin is transgression of the law” (1 John 3:4; 5:17; 2 John 9).
Wrong is wrong, even if others are doing worse things. It will be of little comfort to you in the day of judgment if you should be lost, knowing that others did things which you considered to be worse than your own sins. Remember, “the thought of sin is foolishness” (Proverbs 24:9).
Wrong is wrong, even if it doesn’t bother your conscience. The conscience can be trained, or educated, to accept wrong-doing, and even an honest sin or evil done in sincerity is sinful in the sight of the holy God. “Whatever a man sows, that shall a man reap” (Galatians 6:7).
Wrong is wrong, even if it is commonly considered acceptable. The Bible says, “Thou shall not follow a multitude to do evil” (Exodus 23:2). The Christian should “enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it and pass away” (Proverbs 4:4-5). “Prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22).
Remember, there is never a right way to do a wrong!
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