So then, if you know the good you ought to do and don’t do it, you sin. James 4:17
Humans tend to build castles in the air, or rigorously put away for a rainy day. Tomorrow means a great deal to us. Regardless of which plan we have for the future, we have one. In fact, we are shamed by the financial community if we do not. But James, the brother of Jesus and leader of the early church, says these things in verse 17 concluding his words on planning for a future found in verses 13-16.
To define sin is simple. It is any act of opposition to God’s Devine and loving plan. There is no hierarchy of sin, disobedience is disobedience and the payment for sin is eternal death, separation from God forever! We are called to do good, but we get terribly distracted with our accumulation of security measures that we forget there is a world in need of Jesus.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are the Hands, Feet, Ears, Eyes and Heart of Jesus. Tomorrow has no guarantee and if it doesn’t come, the only thing that matters your is righteousness. If you are going to leave something behind, leave a legacy of love.
Have a lovely day,
Gretchen