1 Corinthians 13:6, Charity Rejoiceth Not In Iniquity (2)

1 Corinthians 13:6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity …

Homosexuality is fast catching on to become a legalised alternate lifestyle in many countries. It is this sin that sent God’s wrath raining on Sodom and Gomorrah in times past. History is repeating itself. Indeed, judgment is coming. The Christian separates himself from such sin as Abraham did by living not in the city but removing himself from these places of sin. The undiscerning Christian in the person of Lot will pitch his tent toward Sodom and gradually finds himself in Sodom before finally sitting at the gates of Sodom. Lot rejoiced in iniquity. He thought he could out manoeuvre sinners and gain a carnal profit in Sodom but he had his soul vexed by all the sinfulness around him. Lot was not abounding in biblical love. Remember his uncle Abraham prayed repeatedly for God’s mercy to spare Sodom and Gomorrah if there are even ten righteous men, knowing that his nephew and family was living there? Lot and his two daughters were the only ones spared of God’s judgment. Remember Lot’s wife who was turned into a pillar of salt for rejoicing in iniquity.

Dear brethren, how is your spiritual life? There are Christians who enjoy buying lottery. There are Christians who enjoy gambling. There are Christians who enjoy drinking. There are Christians who enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season. Is this joy to you too? God forbid! Will you not begin to love God’s Word more than loving the world? Will you not pray and speak to that brother or sister who is indulging in sin to help him or her out of it? Will you have the courage to say “no” when sinners entice you and choose not to condone sin in whatever mask it may manifest itself in? There is a need for such moral courage in such a time as this! It is my prayer that in such a time where iniquity abounds, God’s love also abounds in your heart, in that heightened sensitivity to sin. And the God given

There is a need for such moral courage in such a time as this! It is my prayer that in such a time where iniquity abounds, God’s love also abounds in your heart, in that heightened sensitivity to sin. And the God given grace to call sin, sin and choose to not rejoice in sin. God has his seven thousand remnants today as in Elijah’s days. May we not be discouraged by the overwhelming debauchery around us but continue steadfast in holiness. Amen.