I 00 CHAPTER IX Kinds of Sin

CHAPTER IX KINDS OF SIN.

Though all sin has essentially the same nature, and proceeds from the same evil principle, there are different forms under which it presents itself to observation. Hence theologians have been led to classify sins according to certain differential ([ualities as follows :

1. In respect of their immediate object that against which they are immediately committed we have (i.) Sins against God; also sins against the first table of the law, pcccata primce tabula? Decalogi.

(ii.) Sins against our neighbours.) Pcccata secundcc tabulcc (iii.) Sins against ourselves. ( Decalogi.