WHAT IS A SIN?

Today's reading: James 4-5

"Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it." James 4:17 NLT

Let's be honest with each other this morning...

Most of us believe that 'sins' are things you do.

Murder.

Lie.

Cheat.

Steal.

The 'big 4", but we could go on. Right?

There's adultery, disrespecting our parents, coveting, making false idols.

But James reminds me this morning that a 'sin' is anything we know we ought to do and don't do it.

It's the undone things that are sins, too.

Hmmm...

Like not reading our Bibles regularly?

Not having an ongoing prayer conversation with the Lord--one where we talk to Him AND listen for Him?

Not making church attendance a top (yes, even ahead of sports) priority?

Not forgiving others?

Wow, it sure puts a new spin on the idea of sin, doesn't it?