I have to get busy doing something useful…but I thought I’d post this thought before I forget.

I apologize in advance if it doesn’t make much sense.

I’ve been pondering whether or not I am partially to blame (at fault) when a fellow Christian falls into sin. What I mean is…am I just as guilty as they are because I didn’t pray for them when I should have? As in -- before they fell into sin.

Especially if:

a. I knew they were young Christians that were started (encouraged) into ministry or jumped into ministry too soon.

b. I saw or discerned a certain spiritual immaturity that showed little or no growth over time.

c. I knew they had the potential to fall due to visible anger problems, pride, marital issues, lack of love, a greater love for theology than for the person and people of God, etc.

So, is it a sin not to pray before the fall?

I confess that I don’t always pray. I often think about it and even mention it to Mark…I even know that it will help..but for some reason (pride, selfishness, laziness) I still don’t follow through.

So does this mean that I am I just as guilty as they are? Complicit? Does my “lack” of words bind them (Matthew 16:19) instead of freeing them through prayer?

Just pondering. This could be totally unscriptural, but I’m wondering. The bible says that we will be held accountable for every careless word we speak (Matthew 12:36-37). Will we be also be held accountable for every prayer we didn’t pray?

Just something I'm pondering.