One example is Busta Rhymes. This hip-hop star has refused to help the police solve the February 2006 murder of his body guard Israel Ramirez. Rhymes is not alone; as many as 50 other people may have witnessed the shooting and their silence has echoed throughout the New York police departments investigation. No one is willing to talk.[1]
Police and prosecutors have their theories as to why the “Stop Snitching” movement is growing. I have one that I doubt they have thought of: They want to silent the ‘snitch’ that continually points an accusing finger at them and says, “You’re guilty.”
It’s not a case of an over active conscience; I believe it is the condemnation of Satan that these people want to hush by their new code of silence. Who knows it just might work . . . for now.
The Bible describes the devil as “the accuser;” it is Satan who wants to make us feel guilty, to make us feel so bad that we believe even God will turn His back on us because of our sin. Nothing could be further from the truth.
- [8] The one who pronounces me innocent is near. Who will bring a case against me? Let us confront each other! Who accuses me? Let him confront me! [9] The Almighty Lord helps me. Who will find me guilty? They will all wear out like a garment. Moths will eat them.
Isaiah 50:8-9 (GW)
God’s love for me will never fail! His forgiveness and mercy covers all my sin; I’m free! The charges brought against me have been dropped; through Jesus I’m declared innocent.
The ‘snitch’ Satan can point his finger at me all he wants. His accusations will wear out like old clothes. God has clothed me with His robes of righteousness. God is by my side to defend me from all Satan’s accusations. That’s something no one should keep quiet!
[1] USA Today; Anti-snitch campaign riles police, prosecutors. By Rick Hampson; http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-03-28-stop-snitching_x.htm
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