Knowing and Not Doing

James 4:17 teaches that knowing what is right and choosing not to do it is sin. Sometimes disobedience isn’t found in the wrong things we do, but in the good things we continually leave undone. After giving his son a short list of responsibilities, Jared Dyson was frustrated when his son chose to ignore every item. But that experience led to an uncomfortable realization: we often respond to God in the same way. We know what He has asked of us. Yet we delay, make excuses, or simply move on. In this episode of Digging Another Well, we examine James 4:17 and the often-overlooked biblical teaching about sins of omission. The person we need to forgive. The prayer we keep postponing. The conversation we know we should have. The act of obedience we have been avoiding. Sometimes complacency doesn’t look like open rebellion. It simply looks like saying “later.” We also consider James 1:22, Luke 6:46, and John 14:15 to understand why hearing God’s Word must lead to action. Jesus calls us to more than agreement with Scripture. He calls us to obedience. If you’ve been putting off something you know God wants you to do, this Christian devotional is a timely invitation to take the next faithful step. Scripture: James 4:17 (KJV) In this episode: What James 4:17 means Understanding sins of omission Why knowing Scripture isn’t the same as obeying it How spiritual complacency develops The relationship between love and obedience Taking action instead of continually delaying Find more KJV Bible devotionals at https://anotherwell.org. Digging Another Well is a devotional podcast from Another Well Ministries, offering short, Scripture-centered reflections to help you walk faithfully with God in everyday life. Each episode provides a quiet space to pause, reflect, and be reminded of God’s presence and faithfulness in every season. To explore more devotionals and resources, visit anotherwell.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.