Is there a sin that is any worse than another

[john hosey]

I say no! All sin seperates us from a loving God. It was out of His love for us that he died on a cross and crucified all sin paying it's debt. Homosexuals are not hated by God and they are not hated by me. The sin they are in is no different than the sin that I struggle with day to day. Be careful about hate, it will eat you from the inside out. Love people, all people the way Christ loves you and me.

Sin is always death. The sin of homosexuals comes with horrible consequences. So does the sin of drunkeness and idolitry and so the list goes on and on. Jesus is the solution and the salvation for all men and for all sin. Thius may not be popular, but standing for Christ and resting in His word has never been the most popular thing to do. Love your neigbor is not a choice. Hate the sin love the sinner is what I have been told.

[john hosey]

I think through clarity that we agree. Salvation is by faith through grace alone. Obedience is not optional and sin still leads to seperation and death for all that choose to be characterized by a sinful lifestyle. James is a good book to summerize our walk by faith and in obedience to God's will (LAW). Calrity was not for me, but for those that may say that one sin is worst than another. I guess that if there is one sin that is worse than another it would be the sin of unbelief.

God Bless,

John Hosey

[Eric Hancock]

Excellent point ,,good presentation,,,,The good part of this is we can come back to him necause he will forgie us once we are sincere about our actions and turn from them

[sherry]

NO the bible state all have sin and fall short his glory...However,we sin intentionally There a rule that is call reap and sow...Some sin can cause diffrent consequences that can effect your character or even your genration...Sex sin can ruin your family and genration,,,,Disobeince to God is another one ...When adam was hidden from God in the garden ..He ask adam where are you ..He wasnt taking about his place in the garden but, He was talking about place where hes live was....Where we are in sin God can find us,,,,It not sin is sin some are weighed,,It wrong to lie, but most of the time it harm less ...Some sin is unerasable...Know what I mean..

[James Pierce]

When you keep God's law, you will be walking in the spirit, and not fulfilling your lustful desires! Halleluyah.

[john hosey]

what sin did Christ die for? Did He not pay for all sin? If we only lied, would we need His forgiveness. I agree that sin has different consequences, but the wages of all sin is death. If you lie or if you kill you are still in need of His salvation. Thanks for the insightful comment.

Blessings, John

[Apostle Abel Aureli]

Tecnically, not, because every transgression is sin and as we read in Revelations, not even a lier can enter the Kingdom of God!

Still although we have to admit that one way or another we sin every day, God was not calling every sinner to report for every sin. That tells us that there are sins which are more an abomination to God than others. For example, when Miriam and Haaron spoke against Moses for his strange wife. When one took a rod and a mantel from Jericho and that made God withdraw His strength from His Army in battle against Ai. Peter denied three times to know Jesus, but he found repentance, while Judas died in his sin. We would never condemned King Saul for his ...little sin of disobedience, but God took the kingdom from him. So, I would say that although every transgrassion is a sin, still there are sins which depending on the situations, will be worse in the eyes of God than others.

[john hosey]

Great pont! I always think about the life and sin of David. He committed adultry, had basheba's hisband killed and then married her. The first child was born dead, David was not allowed to build the temple, he had numerous problems within his family, but God siad he was a man after God's own heart. Now that is God's grace. The prodical son came home to a loving and forgiving God. That is the God I know. The God of second chances, but the consequences are still there.

[john hosey]

Sin is a reality, Read Romans 7. Paul said I die daily, referring to the power of sin. Sins does not hold power over us anymore. Jesus said when you are tempted pray and ask for a way of escape. We live in a sinful world, but live as men and women dead to sin if we are in Christ. Sin holds no more victory over us. Oh sin where is you sting, oh death where is you victory, sin has no sting and death no victory, for they have been swallowed up in victory, the victory we have in Christ. Martin Luther, a slave to the laws and legalism of 15th century catholism, found freedom when he disceovered that man is justified by faith alone. You can trust yourself or you can trust Christ, for me a humble sinner saved by grace, I will trust Christ, for my righteousness is as filty rags, but I am clothed in the glory and majesty of God forgiveness in the and through the person of JESUS! Praise the Lord.

[Larry Beacham]

Brother Hosey.

This is an interesting topic, and I would like to offer up some things I found in scripture relating to what you have asked. First, your question "is there a sin that is any worse than another?" The answer is YES, per Jesus Christ in John 19:11, Jesus has an exchange with Pilate regarding his refusal to answer Pilate's questions. Pilate threatens Jesus with his so-called power to free him and Jesus responds, "(verse 11) You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin." Clearly there is a distinction between sins, but I think the precise perspective is that in forgivability and penalty, they are all the same, but in severity, they are not. If I have misinterpreted this verse, it was not intentional, however I think this does present a clear answer.

Also, I would like to addess your comment, "sin is always death." This is potentially inaccurate because, as it is written, it appears to conflict with 1 John 5:16 which reads, "If anyone sees his brother commit a sin that does not lead to death, he should pray and God will give him life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that he should pray about that." Again, if I have misunderstood your point, or the verse of scripture, I don't intend to do that. I'm open to your perspective on what appears to be clearly explained in scripture.

In the end, the focus is truly on operating according to Kingdom principles, so whether sin is all the same or not isn't the goal, and I'm sure this is the perspective of nearly all believers interested in submission to the Lord. Thanks for the interesting topic!

-Larry

[john hosey]

The only sin that leds to eternal death is unforgiven sin. The sin that leads to death (natural death) is considered by many to be a state of constant rebellion against God whereby He removes the believer from the earth due to his poor testimony. Others have interpreted this verse to mean spiritual death or loss of salvation due to rebellion or rejection of God's invitation to grace and forgiveness. Sin all sin was payed for on the cross, but it benefits no man who does not repent and believe on the Lord Jesus for salvation. Judas could have been forgiving if he had repented and believed. Peter was saved because he did confess the Lord Jesus and recieved His offer of forginess. The point is clear - Jesus death is a picture of sin's tragic consequence, death. God's provision should cause us all to strive for godliness and holy living. We are fallen creatures saved by grace awaiting a home in heaven where there is no sin. Until then we like the Apotle Paul, must struggle as he describes in Romans 7. Thanks Brother, I appreciate your insight and agree 100%

[Minister Lipsey]

Good point, my brother.

[Rev. Anthony Luckett]

what about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?