No one sins in isolation.
Though the Bible is plain the each one will die for their own sins, our sin affects those around us.
Certainly the devastation of Judah, and Israel before that, resulted from idolatry and disobedience of the nation.
Sin affects everyone; this is its ripple effect.
Achan is a prime example. He disobeyed and took some spoils in the victory at Jericho as the Israelites entered the promised Land. Then the whole nation was defeated in the next battle because of the disobedience of one. It was a lesson to the people; sin comes with a high cost.
No sin occurs in isolation, regardless of the perspective of the perpetrator.
At some point, even if not immediately, every sin affects someone else.
Lord, please forgive.
Restore.
Renew.
Lamentations 5:7
Joshua 7
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