Seeing What We Ignore
Sins of omission reveal hearts that fail to act when compassion calls us to move.
Jesus warned not only against the things we do wrong but also against the good we fail to do.
In Matthew 25:41–45, He said:
“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ … ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
This passage reveals a powerful truth: ignoring the needs of others carries eternal consequences. The sin wasn’t cruelty—it was indifference.
Compassion in Action
The Apostle John echoes this message:
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” —1 John 3:17–18
Real love is active. It shows love through service. It clothes, feeds, and visits. It looks like kindness, shown not only in words but in works.
If we’ve failed to act in the past, grace remains. The antidote for sins of omission is compassion—feelings turned into action.
Today, look differently at those in need. Be the hands of Christ to someone who needs hope.
Let Us Pray
Lord, forgive me for the times I have looked away. Help me to see, to care, and to move with Your compassion. Teach me to love not just in words, but in truth and in action. Amen.
Let Us Worship In Song
**Somebody’s Prayin – Ricky Skaggs**
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