On Committing Sins

"The following is an important Bible statement. 'Neglect not the gift that is within thee.'

In a Church-religion, "sin" is the breaking of church law. In a personal religion, "sin" is the breaking of a law that is related to self-development. The harboring of thoughts that degrade in any way is 'sinful.' Negatively speaking, the neglect of moral development is equally sinful. Hence the admonition: 'Neglect, not the gift that is within thee.' to simplify it to new English “Do not neglect the gift that is within you” What gift? The gift of life. The gift of intelligence. The gift of love. The gift of conscience. The gift of creating another life. What do you say of a person with a beautiful voice who neglects it? The gift of music, or of painting, or of speaking -- There are so many gifts given to people which are neglected.

The gifts that you hold, do not neglect them, give them to the world. Go to the edge of your craft to create, put in the work, put in the hours, and create something that’s meaningful, that adds something to your life and of those around you.

I’ll see you soon.

Until next time, smile.