Romans 5:14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression.
This is one of the downside risks to our freedom of choice, because, either knowingly or inadvertently, the bad choices we make, do take a toll on others. For many years second hand smoke from cigarettes has caused untold damages to both the living and the unborn, to the tune of approximately forty- something thousand deaths each year.
Persons who never touched a cigarette have been laid to rest as a result of the habits and choices of others. Like Abel, some innocents have died in the process, and many more will succumb for years to come, yet the smoking of cigarettes has never been absolutely prohibited in this country, and even though it is well documented that such a practice is harmful to one’s self and others, it remains a free choice for persons.
In the current environment where the issue of some putting others at risk, is the reason why economic privileges are being restricted and persons are being fired from their jobs, it is important for us to have some context, so as to better understand the issues at hand.
Romans 5:15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!