Ignoring Others Is a Sin

Scripture Deuteronomy 22:1 If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it but be sure to take it back to him.

Observation: We think if we do nothing wrong to someone it’s okay, but if you fail to do something for someone it’s a sin. We are called to love one another and to treat them the way we treat ourselves. We make sure we are not in need, but how often do we tend to the needs of others? We have an obligation to God to help our brothers, to ignore them when we could have helped, is a sin. We praise ourselves when we help others, but we are only doing what God commands us to do and what He has done for us.

Application: I am one of the worst people when it comes to helping others. I’ll do my ministry and help as an organized event, but when it comes to the day to day help, I’m a sinner. I need to look for ways to help others and not wait until a convenient situation comes my way. I need to stop putting my desires above other’s needs. God has blessed me so that I may be a good steward of His and help His children.

Prayer: Dear Lord soften my heart and give me a generous heart. I need you to soften my heart so that I may see the needs of others instead of always looking at my desires. Lord I want to please you , but I’m a sinner and I need the filling of the Holy Spirit to accomplish being the man you desire me to be.