Ephesians 5:12-14…“For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light.” vs. 12-14a
In recent months, as the files and papers related to the crimes of a wealthy and
influential financier who made his fortune providing tax and estate services to billionaires, have been released to the public, dozens of his friends and acquaintances have resigned their positions. It seems that they knew what he was doing, but as long as his activities were covered by darkness, people continued to cultivate his friendship. We still don’t know how many more folks will be exposed.
It’s always a bit of a surprise to find out what people will do secretly and we wonder how respectable people could be involved. But once such deeds are exposed by the light, everything changes. Their misdeeds can no longer stand public scrutiny, and many are forced into embarrassing repudiations of their former friend and even acknowledgment of their own involvement.
But as painful as such exposure might be, the truth is that there can be no healing or restoration until light has shone brightly. Only as the depths of sin are revealed is there any chance for forgiveness or reconciliation. That’s one of the reasons investigations continue in our world. Humanity can neither be cleansed or satisfied until all the brokenness has been confessed and made known.
Thought for the Day: How potent is guilt by association?
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