Sin of Omission

28th April 2007

Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins. - James 4:17

Sin of omission. What is it exactly about?


I was disturbed during the meeting with my colleagues and director today. My director had wrongly accused a volunteer of a justifiable angry grumble - which i totally understood where the volunteer was coming from. Yet, none of us spoke up. None. Silence.

Father, what would You have done? Would You have spoken up? Is this what You meant by sin of omission? I really felt bad then after the meeting. However i am not sure if i should have spoken up though.

Father, teach me discernment and wisdom to know the times when i should speak up, and those when i should keep silent.