James 4:17 · KJV
"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."
King James Version
What does James 4:17 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
When He healed people on the Sabbath (Mark 3:1–7) and told the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37), Jesus taught this lesson. Our Lord made it clear that we were doing wrong if we didn't help someone in need, even if we had a religious reason not to. Let's be known as a kind people who do good things for each other. Let's not let any reason, especially a religious one, get in the way of our wonderful and holy chances to help other people in the name of Jesus.
Prayer
Dear Father, please use me today to bless someone in need so that they may know Your grace and so that Jesus, Your Son and my Savior, will be honored. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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