OMISSION

I think "sin" is another one of those basic theological words that we assume we understand - but in reality we just don't hold an accurate definition in our minds.

In this case, we tend to think too narrow. We associate "sin" with drunkenness or gambling or drug abuse or cheating on your spouse. 

If we're not guilty of that sort of living, we assume we're doing pretty good in God's eyes.

We always think of sin in terms of commission - doing what we shouldn't be doing.

But Jesus said the 2 greatest commandments were to love God and love our neighbors. Those are both actions and we can break either command simply by doing nothing.

We can sin by taking no action.

Those of us who don't get drunk or chew tobacco or steal from our employers can rack up a hefty debt of sin by not doing what we are supposed to do. 

And then not even be aware of our sinfulness!

That's the tricky thing about sins of omission.