We often associate sin with things that we do. But somehow, the cousin of commission, called omission is equally sinful in God’s eyes.
It’s shocking to think that not doing what God called us to do is considered equally wrong by God. Here how the Bible puts it:
They were taken captive to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.
1 Chronicles 9:1
What was true at the national level, is equally true at the individual level. Here how the Bible puts it:
Saul died because he was unfaithful to the Lord; he did not keep the word of the Lord and even consulted a medium for guidance, and did not inquire of the Lord. So the Lord put him to death
1 Chronicles 10:13-14 (NIV)
Not doing what God asked is punishable by death. That’s how serious God with sin of omission. Instead of consulting God, Saul consulted medium. He broke faith with God, and that’s enough for God to give Saul a death sentence.
Let’s not take lightly God’s commands. We may not committed serious offences. But not doing what God asked is considered a serious offence.
