25.11.17

Cause you to commit sin, did we?


True, true...

Mosiah 4:28 says:

And I would that ye should remember, that whosoever among you borroweth of his neighbor should return the thing that he borroweth, according as he doth agree, or else thou shalt commit sin; and perhaps thou shalt cause thy neighbor to commit sin also.

I think “causing your neighbor to sin” is just putting another in any situation where they would have to choose to do right, because the natural man (or doing nothing or just following the crowd or your neighbor, will lead to sin!).

So, when you sin and leave a terrible example for your neighbor—your sin of omission you are saying that it’s all right if you choose NOT to do everything good or commission, that it’s ok to sin a little...  Your example can “cause” others to sin.

Not really, because everyone has their agency.  Not even Satan can “cause” you to sin.  But the scriptures are warning us not to teach others incorrect principles—especially your children or others in your family!

JPS

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