What is described as a sin of commission by Israel according to the material?

• A. Worship the gods of their enemies
• B. Refusing to enter Canaan
• C. Reestablishing the temple
• D. Honoring foreign kings

Answer: (A)

Sins of commission are active choices to do something God forbids. In this material, the act that clearly fits that category is Israel worshiping the gods of their enemies. It’s an active turn away from Yahweh to participate in idolatry, directly disobeying God’s commands. That makes it a sin of commission because it’s something they consciously do.

Refusing to enter Canaan is more about unbelief or hesitation in a particular moment, not an explicit act of worshiping other gods. Reestablishing the temple is a positive act of worship in line with God’s commands, not a sin. Honoring foreign kings involves political allegiance and compromise rather than the direct, willful worship of other deities. So the active worship of the enemies’ gods is the best fit for a sin of commission.