Sin (Part 6)

 Sin is a violation of God’s law as well as failure to live up to God’s moral standard. We have mentioned, “sin is the transgression of the law” (1 John 3:4) and “All unrighteousness is sin” (1 John 5:17). Today we shall continue with other parts of the Scriptures talking about sins.

Sin of Omission: “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin” (James 4:17). Many do not accept this sin because their conscience has not been tuned up to the Lord’s moral standard. However, the Lord is the Creator and the Judge on the Judgment Day, and He will judge everyone according to His moral standard whether they believe or accept it or not.  Failure to thank the Lord, to worship Him, or to reverently love Him is a great sin of omission in God’s sight (Rom 1:21, 25; Rev 2:4). Parents’ failure to raise and teach their children in the fear of the Lord, children’s failure to do their filial duties to their parents, and our failure to do many other good things to our loved ones and mankind, and so forth, are sins of omission already.  Remembering this will help us humble and trust in the Lord due to our many failures!   

Sin of Unbelief: We usually feel insulted when others disbelieve us or doubt our words. Children commit a great sin when saying to their parents, “You are not my parents.” Disbelieving God or doubting God’s Word in everything we do or say is sin. The Scripture says, “whatsoever is not of faith is sin” (Rom 14:23), and “But without faith it is impossible to please him” (Heb 11:6). The Lord Jesus says, “Of sin, because they believe not on me” (John 16:9).

Thanks be to God because “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Tim 1:15) and, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Rom 10:13). The Lord Jesus has power to forgive your sins and transform your lives. Have you call upon the name of Jesus Christ to save you? Please read our next article.