Why Is It Only Others Sin?
Posted: Saturday, May 05, 2007
by straight talk
Well why is it that we always seem to know right away and recognize the sin in others but many times our own sin goes zooming right past us? We are all fast to judge others and strange our opinions always seem to be right? Many will actually ask you “what sins do I ever commit?"
Well we are not to judge people but we can look at their actions and determine if it is sinful. Here are some examples. Lets assume you know a law was broken and you do nothing about it. You in effect look the other way. After all it is not your business so why get involved? Well sorry you have just made yourself a participant in that sin by your failure to take action. You have by your non-action actually condoned it and you are a conspirator in the crime.
What about doing something you know is wrong but you will personally gain by doing it? How about some simple things like apologizing, showing mercy and compassion and love in place of exploiting someone? How about humbleness and meekness rather then arrogance and hostility? What about exclusion, avoiding, ridiculing, bypassing or hurting others by thought, word or deed? What about carrying hate for years and years and doing things that hurt the other person intentionally financially, socially or just plain their reputation?
You see we can go on and on concerning sin and if we really examine ourselves we most likely will admit that we may have committed one or more from time to time. That is if we are honest with ourselves.
Her is a good example and one that is blatant and in the papers daily. It is one no one ever addresses as sin. You see I asked a question concerning illegal workers and got no reply and I never will. You see when we confront truth we either have to do something about it or flee from it. This issue is so intense many would rather flee. Even those who profess a faith and belief would rather not address it. You see it is not easy and it impacts people. Now their argument is that these are good, honest people. That is where we differ.
The question was if these illegal workers were good, honest people could someone tell me how they are? So at the bottom of it all is this if you break the law deliberately could you be an honest person? Do honest people intentionally break laws? Then again do honest people steal from others to accomplish that which they want? In this case we all know you must have ID to work. Then how can one work if they have no ID? Now how can these people not be sinning when they insist we conform to their needs and culture even while breaking the law? Is that not arrogance, pride, ego and a host of other sins? Should they not be humble since they broke the law, meek and ask for mercy? Perhaps then people could say yes and come up with something to assist and forgive? Yet do we apply that same approach to every person who is poor and commits crime and asks for mercy or do we selectively apply our mercy?
I for one can forgive and I can help them achieve that they seek but not until they understand they have done wrong and they are willing to conform and accept the laws of this nation. Not until they are willing to work through a process for the right to be here. Is that too much to ask?
Well I for one do not despise these people. After all they are being exploited here and at home. But you know something is that not a sin as well? Do you think the people who ignore those companies who hire them and exploit them sin as well those companies that hire these illegal workers and are they actually coconspirators in the commission of their crimes? Does not the government of Mexico sin in forcing these people to commit sin to survive and are they not culpable?
Well what I am getting at is that these are blatant sins that we can point out clearly. I doubt anyone can say this is not sin? You can make excuses but you cannot dismiss the facts.
So the bottom line is that we all sin in many diverse ways. However, when we all start to recognize we do we can then attempt to do something about not sinning in that manner anymore? Yet, if we condone and do not accept it as sin we will then have no problem helping someone else sin in the same manner. Hence I’ll help you come here and get you ID and a job.
So in humbleness we must look inside and be able to recognize our sin. Reconciliation and penance for our sin and a willingness to make amends is what we are expected to do. Otherwise just saying I am sorry is worthless. We must go to them we have wronged and ask forgiveness and do something to show our sincerity, to accept that we must do to make it right. Then we who have been wronged, abused or exploited can extend mercy, compassion and love to help those who have recognized their sin. Until we do this, sadly we will profess why is it only others sin?
Robert T. Melaccio Sr. 2007 Copyright ©2007 Robert T Melaccio Sr.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Mr. Melaccio, One of the ten commandments is 'tho shalt not steel' however the Bible says to steal food to survive is not a sin. Yes the only way we can recognize sin being committed is by seeing in others, ourselves, we know why they've sin because we too are guilty just to recognize the reason. Do you see what I'm getting at?Please log in to respond to this comment.Yes, David stealing for survival is not a sin. Stealing for personal gain is. Now when we sin if we harm others that is even worse. So stealing some corn, bread or patatoes to eat and survive is not the same as stealing ones identity or breaking the law deliberately. Yet what does the merchant say? So an interesting perspective for nations to ponder. I presume if someone steals to feed their child that is not a sin in the Lords eye but a crime under the law? Yet, how does society treat this? Is this acceptable? And yes, if we see someone starving and do nothing we are as guilty. Yes,we are all guilty when it impacts our fellow man and do nothing. The reality is when you steal, reagrdless, you have broken the law and especially if the judge says did you avail yourself of assistance first and been rejected? If you have no options then I believe God will judge everyone according to their works and render unto Caeser what is Caesers?Please log in to respond to this comment.
How can you recover when your child has been abused from a teacher and you blame on self for seeing the signs but are not able to act? When you come forward and the system chooses to hide it and tell you that you need to get over it, and then they try turn it arround and make you the bad guy.Please log in to respond to this comment.I am not a doctor or councelor so this is strictly my opinion. Any abuse of a child in any manner, physical, mental or exploitation is a horrible crime. However, if there is no supportive evidence officials are handicapped to do anything. It is not that they don't want to, they just can't. The terrible times we live in has brought about a new morality called ethical relativity. It replaces morality with if it is ok for me it is moral. Everything is wrapped in political correctness which overwhelms us all at times. A parent must provide hard proof. Situations you noticed, gestures, words expressed, instances all need to be documnented and above all else substantiated. Accusations cannot lead to action because the environment is so suit oriented officials do not want to accuse wrongly and rightly so. Hard evidence will allow that action. If you have that hard proof or at least what you think can substatiate what you percieve then seek help. Check out the state or social services for abused woman and children, ask the police and a lawyer. Sometimes even though nothing is done in your case action can be taken to follow up on this person. As for blaming yourself that is the first thing a loving parent does. There is no replacement for that love and we carry their hurt forever. It is easy to say let it go but sometimes it takes time. Also, perhaps you are being too harsh on yourself because we all fail in mnay ways every day. How do you act on perception. You too were trapped by the circumstances the same as these officials. Also we must remember that it is not that childs fault either. You need to make sure your child knows this as well and gets help if you think she needs it. I hope all works out! Best wishes!Please log in to respond to this comment.
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