Him That Knoweth

Post date: Nov 8, 2010 1:29:45 PM

"Therefore to him that knoweth to doe good, and doth it not, to him it is sinne.” (James 4:17 AV 1611).

There are sins of omission as well as sins of actual commission. We may think the sins of commission are greater, but sin is sin.

Many professed Christians think if they are free from some of the grosser sins such as adultery, murder, and drunkenness, that they are doing well. But this verse from James tells us that it is sin to not do that which God has commanded.

In the parable of the talents, the Lord referred to the one who had not put his talent to use as a “... wicked and slothful servant....” (Matt. 25:26). This man was guilty of sin because of inaction!

Have you been smugly resting in the idea that since you’re not grossly sinning that God must surely be well-pleased with you? You had better reconsider the matter, repent of the sins of inaction and get busy in the Master’s business.