It is very foolish and perilous to continue doing something that you know to be wrong; especially if that thing is very wrong.
For this, we have our Lord’s own words:
‘And that servant who knew his master’s will, but did not make ready or act according to his will, shall receive a severe beating. But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating.’
Saint Luke 12:47–48a (RSVCE).