The Danger of Sins of Omission - John Wesley

Sins of omission are avoiding to do good of any kind when we have the opportunity. We must beware of these sins and, instead, be zealous of good works. Do all the good you possibly can to the bodies and souls of your neighbors. Be active! Give no place to laziness! Be always busy, losing no shred of time. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. Also, be slow to speak. It is said, “In a multitude of words sin abounds.” Try not to talk too much, or for a long period of time. Not many people can converse profitably beyond an hour’s time. Especially avoid pious “chitchat” or religious gossip.

Sins of omission are the most ubiquitous sins in life. They are acceptable sins because they are often overlooked. No one speaks against what we omit as often as they speak against those things we commit. How can we forget so easily? How can we escape our responsibility to benevolent love? Someone is destitute because our lack. Someone is less honorable because we are so dawdling. Too many hours have been wasted due to our passive approach to perishing members. Our liability is great. How can we escape the damnation of hell? What will become of our faith if ledgers of bad habits persist? Stop your wishing and get busy! Halt your excuses and make something worthy of your life.

Scripture Lesson
James 1:22; 4:17; Hebrews 13:7

Question
If the works you have been commissioned to do for the Lord are not completed in the time frame you have, will they be accepted by God at another time?

Word for Today
Dawdling – To take more time than necessary

Quote for Today
The longer you live the less time you have to love; so love more and more every day.
– raj