Is there a difference in sins? Is one sin worse than another? If I stab my brother or sister with my words, doing damage that will scar them for life. Is that different than stabbing them with a knife?
If I steal their joy with my actions or words, is that different that stealing their wallet?
Just because I don’t “physically” take their life but I am emotionally taking it, is that not a sin, just like murder is a sin?
If I say I love them but I don’t, isn’t that a sin? It’s a lie, is it not? I mean, sure no one knows it…except God :)
Are our thoughts just as bad as our actions? Isn’t a thought an action?
If I think bad thoughts about you, judge you, complain about you in my head, is that not the same as doing it out loud?
Some people tell me no because I didn’t act, and therefore, I didn’t hurt anyone.
Didn’t I hurt God?
Just because I didn’t act on that thought does it make it any less of a sin in God’s eyes?
My brethren weren’t hurt by my sinful thoughts but God knew they were there, didn’t He?
Isn’t He listening to my every thought? Searching my heart, always?
Which brings me back to the question: Is there a difference in sins?
God bless you and your family Margaret, May He bring healing among you. Much love and prayers today. L
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I like that it is God who gets to judge our sins, not us, I would have judged Jesus for tipping over the tables in the temple I’m sure. I like that God sees our motives, our circumstances, our hearts, our thoughts as well as our actions because no one else does, not even us sometimes. Grateful for an omnipotent judge.
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Thank you Lauren for that beautiful insight. You are so correct. I do apologize for it taking me so long to reply to your comment. There have been family health issues consuming all of my time. LORD, I ask you to bless Lauren :)
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Hmmmn… Thoughts to ponder upon. I believe that sin is sin in God’s eyes. From the human angle somethings leave you with really bad feeling. Personally I am reminded to watch my thoughts as well as my actions. Thanks for sharing this Margret.
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Thank you my friend :) I feel sin is sin too. I couldn’t find anywhere in my Bible that says one is worse than the other, except blasphemy against the Holy Ghost in Matthew 12:31, and speaking against the Holy Ghost in Matthew 12:32. And it doesn’t say they are worse, it just says they are the only sins that are unforgivable. It’s the thoughts that seem to get me the most. But with God’s help, He will make me better. LORD, thank You for continuing to bless my Sister Bisi :)
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Sin is the same all around. I agree that sin doesn’t have to be just a physical act, it can even be our ill thoughts, which are never hidden from God. Love the questions formulated in this post!
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Thank you for your insight Crystal, and taking the time to share it with us :) I’m sure from the post you can see I agree with you :)
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I don’t have the specific answer to your question, but I wonder if I key component is considering the role that confession and repentance play in our lives. To me, without these two disciplines in place, sin – and the accompanying hardness of our hearts – will inevitably increase in both degree and severity (think of Pharoah’s hard heart toward the Isrealites).
Again, I don’t have the answers your question, but these are the issues that surfaced in my mind.
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You gave great answers, and input. Really thoughts on the matter is what I was hoping to stir in anyone reading. I appreciate your contribution as always :):) I know your words are always well thought and discussed with God. That my friend is always welcome :)
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I find the questions you asked to be very stimulating, so keep asking them, my friend! 💛 I also enjoy reading other people’s answers, too.
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Yes, the input from others is always so enlightening. I have these conversations with people I know and meet but it is also nice to hear from my wordpress family too. I know we can’t get in as much discussion since we have to type but it is still always good.
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Amen, Margaret. Please keep the conversations going!
I hope that one day WordPress creates some sort of instant messaging feature for bloggers so that they could chat with one another in real time. Until then, have the comments! :D
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Lots to ponder here, but it doesn’t matter how little or if it begins with an unkind thought, sin is sin. For thoughts can become words/action and turn into hatred/anger.
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Praise God! What wonderful insight and wisdom :) Thank you me love for taking the time to share it with us :)
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Thank you for allowing me time to reflect. 💙
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Your reflections are always appreciated, and right on time :):)
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Hi sister, I’ll just toss in my two cents for fun.
First of all, I admire your heart in having compassion and empathy people. The direction of your thinking is good.
As to sins that are worse than others. Yea, I believe that God sees some sins as more wicked than others. I mean you have the ten commandments for example, and I believe they’re listed in order of worst to least worse. And I believe the same order applies to the list of 7 things that God hates in Proverbs 6.
But just not being a Christian when someone dies will send them to hell, (John 3.18 and 3.36).
So a person doesn’t even need to be particularly evil to be condemned.
I’m sorry for rambling, but that’s about all I can think of as an answer to your question is one sin worse than another.
Lord bless you Margaret.
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You were not rambling at all. I appreciate your thoughts as always brother :):)
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I find myself in these too sometimes.
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You are not alone :)
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Great question and post Margaret! Sin is sin, we’re the ones that put them into catalogues; that’s why Gods grace is renewed daily! 😊
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Wonderful answer Warren. I appreciate you taking the time to share your insight. It is valued :)
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My pleasure, thanks for the wonderful question!
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Another . Lots to think about
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Oh, Margaret, you made me ponder. Don’t know , really if one is worse than
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My dear friend sorry for the slow reply but I just found your comments in my spam folder. I so appreciate your honest heartfelt answer :):)
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Sometime in late high school I read Neal Donald Walsh’s Conversations with God. He explores a similar question. After reading his book I realized that all sin is essentially equal because God knows our hearts, strengths and weaknesses; like a good parent. He’ll let us know when we’ve crossed a line even if it’s not as ‘big’ or ‘bad’ as what someone else has done. Which is frustrating because sometimes I just wanna….grrrr…and I hear him say ‘you know better’. ;)
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Great insight E, and much appreciated. I’m with you wbout hearing Him. I discuss this with Him all the time because He knows how hard headed I am. Left to my own devices, God forbid :)
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The first thought I have is what Jesus said in Matthew 5.
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”
Being angry is the same as killing a brother.
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”
Looking at a someone in lust is as bad as actually committing adultery.
In short, I agree with what you’re saying. :) And it’s quite convicting to think about, isn’t it, that thoughts can do so much damage and hurt?
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What a thoughtful comment Grace. I love the verses that you included. I always read and think, it’s not just about what we do outwardly. Our hidden inward actions matter just as much.Thank you for sharing with us. LORD, thank You for continuing to bless Grace :)
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Aww, thanks. 😊 I happen to be reading through Matthew right now, so that stuck out for me. :)
Yes. :)
I’m always happy to share. 😊
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I’m under the understanding that God does not view one sin as worse than the other. He views them all the same.
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Thank you Kammie for taking the time to share your answer. I was wondering how my WordPress brethren viewed this subject. LORD, thank you for continuing to bless Kammie :)
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Thank you! It’s a tough one since we tend to look at it from our human perspective. May you continue to be covered in blessings! 😘
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So true :):) And thank you :)
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That’s true, Mamasquirrel. Sins aren’t equal here on Earth but we’ll be out of here soon enough.
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Amen!
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I’m looking at your site. I’m glad you keep up on it daily or near daily. The more one posts the better one gets at posting. I like the pic of the ‘jackets working on the hive.
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Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time!
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S’alright. I hope you are well today. As long as you are aware of your sins there is no reason to dwell on them.
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You forgot to mention the sins committed you aren’t even aware of. All the sins you’re committing are against yourself. Your sins against others is persecution.
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Thanks for the additions of that point :)
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And thank you for your answer. I hit the send button prematurely :):)
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