Complicity(abetting, accessory, accomplice, connivance, particeps criminis)
/kum-PLIS-ih-tee/
Summary
Participation in wrongdoing by consent, encouragement, or assistance, making one guilty even without directly committing the act.
☩Biblical Principle
Scripture teaches that those who consent to wrongdoing share the guilt. The Psalmist warns against consenting with thieves. Paul declares that not only those who do wicked things but those who approve of them are worthy of death.
Key verses:Psalm 50:18Romans 1:322 John 1:11
☩Biblical Examples
Herodias's daughter was complicit in John the Baptist's murder by asking for his head. Pilate was complicit in Christ's death despite washing his hands. Saul held the garments of those who stoned Stephen, consenting to his death.
Key verses:Matthew 14:8Mark 6:25Matthew 27:24-26Acts 8:1
