The Bible teaches that sin separates us from God, and all people have fallen short of His glory, as stated in Romans 3:23. While all sin has the same ultimate consequence, spiritual death, as noted in Romans 6:23, the severity and impact of different sins can vary. James 2:10 warns that even one sin can make us guilty of breaking God's law, emphasizing the seriousness of all sin. However, Jesus' words in John 19:11 suggest that some sins may be more grievous than others, and 1 John 1:9 offers hope for forgiveness and cleansing from all sin through confession and repentance.
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For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin. All unrighteousness is sin, yet there is sin that does not lead to death.