Him that knoweth and doeth it not, to him it is sin

James 4:17
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

This verse reminds me of Doctrine and Covenants 82:3
3 For of him unto whom much is given much is required; and he who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation.

In regard to this scripture Elder Neal A. Maxwell said, "I hope we feel the cutting edge of the word required. It is used instead of the milder expected. Neither does the Lord say, “It would be nice if …” The word is required..." (Ensign 1996, June)
This is a very powerful quote. It helps remind me just how important it is to never give into temptation. We have a higher standard we must always live by and the Lord requires us to live by it. We must never forget this.