Whenever the topic of sin is discussed, it is often done from the moral perspective.
And then there will be categories of sin, like grave sin and venial sin.
But sin may be better understood in its effects.
The one who commits a sin also spreads a darkness that distorts and disfigures the situation.
And it is a darkness that also ends up with destruction.
Such was the case in the 1st reading, king Jeroboam did not give up his wicked ways, so much so that he caused the ruin of the Northern kingdom of Israel and eventual extinction from the face of the earth.
While sin and evil causes destruction, it is goodness that shows compassion and concern.
In the gospel, Jesus showed that concern and compassion for the hungry crowd, and brought about the blessings of the multiplication of loaves.
May we turn away from sin and strive for goodness so that we can continue to believe and hope in God's blessings and in His concern and compassion for us.