In this section, James addresses two categories of sin: sins of omission and sins of commission. A sin of
omission is the failure to act while sins of commission are sinful actions. Christians are called to live directed by
the knowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, He is currently ruling and reigning, and He will return one day for His
Bride, the Church. What does sin have to do with this? When we lose eternal perspective, we tend to stop acting the way we should (sins of omission) and start acting in ways we should not (sins of commission). Is your life guided by personal pursuit of happiness, or is it motivated by Christ’s return? Our planning, amassing of goods, and our treatment of others should all be driven by the truth. God sees our motives, our lack of action and outright sin, and holds us accountable for it all. This should serve to both urge us to evaluate where we place
our hope and what drives our hearts, as well as comfort those who are overlooked. God sees, He is in control, and Christ is returning for His Church!
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Faith For Tomorrow (WS)
Westside Campus
August 22, 2021 • Kenan Stolz • James 4:13—5:6
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