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Scripture teaches that moral responsibility is not limited only to those who directly commit a sin, but can also include those who approve of it or take pleasure in it. Romans 1:32 describes people who not only do what is wrong but also “give approval to those who practice them,” showing that endorsement of evil is itself morally serious before God. In a similar way, Ephesians 5:11 calls believers to “take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them,” indicating that neutrality or approval of sin is not the calling of God’s people.

At the same time, the Bible is careful to distinguish between righteous discernment and self-righteous judgment. Believers are called to reject what is evil and cling to what is good (Romans 12:9), while also examining their own hearts with humility before criticizing others (Matthew 7:1–5). The emphasis is not on condemning others, but on personal faithfulness—refusing to celebrate wrongdoing, while remaining aware that all people stand in need of God’s grace.