The Bible teaches us that a “sin of omission” is a failure to do something one can, and ought to do. James 4:17 reads, “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” Proverbs 3:27 says, “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.

In the endless quest to stay youthful and vibrant, some may reach for miracle creams to hide the signs of aging while others search for doctor-endorsed medicinal aid. While life expectancy in the United States continues to increase, so does the research surrounding the answers to why.