Omissions are sins, and must come into judgment, and particularly the contempt and neglect of the seals of the covenant

Omissions are sins, and must come into judgment, and particularly the contempt and neglect of the seals of the covenant

In his commentary on the book of Malachi, Matthew Henry discusses the concept of omissions as sins that will come into judgment. He emphasizes the importance of not only committing sins of commission, but also sins of omission, which are often overlooked but equally deserving of judgment.

Henry points out that neglecting the seals of the covenant is a particularly grievous sin in the eyes of God. The seals of the covenant refer to the signs and symbols that represent the covenant relationship between God and his people. In the Old Testament, these seals included practices such as circumcision and the observance of the Sabbath. In the New Testament, the seals of the covenant are seen in the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper.

By neglecting these seals, Henry argues that individuals are showing contempt for the covenant relationship they have with God. They are failing to uphold their end of the agreement and are therefore guilty of sin. This neglect can take many forms, such as failing to participate in the sacraments, neglecting to teach them to others, or treating them with indifference or irreverence.

Henry warns that those who neglect the seals of the covenant will face judgment for their sins. God takes seriously the commitments that his people make to him, and he expects them to honor their covenant relationship with him. Failure to do so will result in consequences, both in this life and in the life to come.