Towards the close of last year, some individuals took it upon themselves to secure me an accommodation in Lagos. They were no longer comfortable with my makeshift abode. I am grateful for their thoughtfulness. Their initial search produced a house which was pretty close to the office. I understand that they had actually expended some funds on this. However, the company in charge of the property developed cold feet. It was gathered that the landlord had purposed not to give his property to either a lawyer or a pastor. The reason for this was not clear, but one of our men told me that it was for fear that a lawyer may easily turn a litigant while a pastor engage on prayer of imprecation. My feeling was that someone in either of these professions may have behaved unseemly in the past which led to the current profiling of the whole groups. This is the outplay of the unwritten principle of one affecting all.
Our text says one sinner destroys much good. The outcome of your action does not stop with you. People within your immediate household or workplace may all be affected by your choices and actions.
Our text says one sinner destroys much good. The outcome of your action does not stop with you. People within your immediate household or workplace may all be affected by your choices and actions. This calls for caution. Living must be intentional to such an extent that our lives will not cast a shadow on the chances of other people. Good enough, the principle of one affecting all can play out positively. This is the import of Paul’s writing here: “For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:17 NLT). Your good deed can open doors for those linked to you.
