Deception Series: They Would Do It Anyway

I know I told you we were going to talk about the "Deceiver" and who that might be, BUT, God has different plans.  I was listening to "The Patriot" this afternoon and Sean Hannity had the owner of the dating site for "cheaters" (AshleyMadison.com) and a doctor specializing in sexual addiction.  Many interesting observations were made by the doctor and Sean, however the gentleman (I am being nice) for the site made TWO major deception statements.  I am sorry I didn't get his name, we will use Mr Sleaze to identify him for the purpose of this blog.  You don't like the name I gave him - too bad, it's my blog.

The first was: They Would Do It Anyway
Using this LIE, why not sell drugs and benefit from those that use it?  We can justify any immoral behavior and keep our hands clean because they would do it anyway.  Mr Sleaze, who is married by the way, admitted that "most people that cheat get caught" and that "the cheated suffers great pain", yet he has know problem making hundreds of millions of dollars (18 million customers in 25 countries at $49 a pop).  He takes NO responsibility for his part, but says the people who use his sight are ONLY responsible.  In a society where there is no personal responsibility, suddenly anyone who has some responsibility (say a supplier) refuses to take any but makes sure to pass it ALL on.  Of course the people who are using his sight are responsible for their actions, but Pimps, Dealers and Suppliers are usually sought after also?

The website is a thing, and an argument can be made that a thing, like a gun is neither moral or immoral.  The difference here is the website CAN ONLY be used for one thing - IMMORAL BEHAVIOR.  This is not FaceBook or Linkedin or MySpace where you could develop illicit relationships but that is far from the norm for these social sites.

When I was in Law Enforcement and especially as a Trainer, we had a lot of freedom at work.  I use to say that I believe I am (was) an excellent employee, yet without accountability I could go down the wrong path.  (I am speaking from experience for those that know me)  One of my Boss' had a great statement to me about that, Bill Testa said; My job is to keep honest men and women honest!  What a phenomenal statement, I have never forgotten it.  I asked him how he would accomplish this and he said through accountability both personally and with our group.  He was brilliant beyond his years.

Accessibility breads opportunity and that creates frequency, both bad and good.  If this statement is true, then it flies in the face of the deception Mr Sleaze bought into; They would have done it anyway.  As my LE Brother Cliff Tippens says; Criminals are not upstanding, hardworking citizens who moonlight as low-lives because they have nothing better to do as a hobby.  They look for targets of easy opportunity.  Our sin nature is no different, Proverbs 20:9, James 4:17. Romans 7:18.

I live in a small town (get it?) which was alcohol free (dry) up until a couple of years ago.  The argument was people would drive out of there way (13-22 miles) just to buy alcohol anyway, so why not make money and increase our economy.  (BTW, this was pushed for several years by outsiders who moved into the area - WHY MOVE HERE IF IT'S THAT IMPORTANT TO YOU???)  Sorry, I got carried away.  It is not about drinking, it is about the availability leading to frequency and the repercussions of it.  Not convinced, the Internet makes pornography more available than buying it at a store - hence more frequency!  You can't argue this, pornography has more "hits" than anything else on the net.

Bottom Line:  We will all be held accountable for our sins, however, God will hold people accountable that lead others to sin.
Matthew 18:7 NLT  "What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting.

Next will be the Deception of Legality (Mr Sleaze's second deception)

Blessings 

ernie