What we don't do

 

Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

     James 4:17 (NKJV)

It can be hard enough to realize that we sin by doing and saying that which is wrong. But we’re also told that we sin when we fail to do or say that which we know we should.  We may think that what we do is more important than what we don't do, but that's not how God sees it. He cares about both.

 Sins of omission are often prevalent in our Christian lives.  We rationalize that we’re too busy, but that doesn’t excuse us in God’s eyes.  The reality is that we make time for whatever is a priority for us.  We may think that covid-19 gives us a pass, but that would be a mistake. The restrictions simply call us to be creative and determined in finding new and different ways. We may intend to speak or act but put it off because it would be inconvenient, uncomfortable or difficult.  Yet good intentions aren't the same as obedience.

 

This was convicting to me and I invite you to do your own assessment. Be honest in searching your heart to see where your sins of omission are.  Then will you resolve to set aside excuses, be obedient and act?