Where in the bible does it says that all sins are equal in God's sight?

Question

CHRISTIANS ONLY PLEASE! I think it does somewhere, and I'm trying to convince me friend that homosexuality is wrong. And if someone's gay, it's as bad a sin as killing someone. She wants a specific verse though. And I can't find one anywhere.

Answer 1

The Bible says just the opposite. Some sins are more serious than others.

1Jo 5:16 He that knoweth his brother to sin a sin which is not to death, let him ask: and life shall be given to him who sinneth not to death. There is a sin unto death. For that I say not that any man ask.
1Jo 5:17 All iniquity is sin. And there is a sin unto death.
1Jo 5:18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not: but the generation of God preserveth him and the wicked one toucheth him not.

St. Paul gives us a short list:

1Co 6:7 Already indeed there is plainly a fault among you, that you have law suits one with another. Why do you not rather take wrong? Why do you not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?
1Co 6:8 But you do wrong and defraud: and that to your brethren.
1Co 6:9 Know you not that the unjust shall not possess the kingdom of God? Do not err: Neither fornicators nor idolaters nor adulterers:
1Co 6:10 Nor the effeminate nor liers with mankind nor thieves nor covetous nor drunkards nor railers nor extortioners shall possess the kingdom of God.

And then we have this general warning:

1Ti 1:8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully.
1Ti 1:9 Knowing this: That the law is not made for the just man but for the unjust and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the wicked and defiled, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
1Ti 1:10 For fornicators, for them who defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and whatever other thing is contrary to sound doctrine:
1Ti 1:11 Which is according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God which hath been committed to my trust.

Answer 2

The thought in that statement is that All Sin is "missing the mark" or against God's Will and subject to Judgment. It is not the level or degree of sin that makes you a sinner for we all are sinners and therefore not perfect therefore any sin accomplishes the same purpose and that is brings us into Judgment before God as a sinner. To say that murder is equivalent to lying is not right and human law or the laws of society certainly make a distinction between the two as well as many other sins or violations of the law of the land. In God's eyes though any sin puts mans standing against God and is punishable and without defense. The great part is that Christ Blood Covers and Justifies all sins no matter the degree and hides any sin from God's eyes and Judgment.

Answer 3

There is sinner and there is righteous person. There are only two kinds of people. The Bible says 'All have sinned'. It doesn't matter how great or little is someone's sin (as far as not going to heaven is concerned).

Now all sins can be forgiven (including the idolotory of serving others for the purpose of 'gaining fame' or self glorification).

One sin that will not be forgiven is: the one that does not believe in the forgiveness offered by Christ.

Forgiveness is just for the asking. Ask and you shall receive, no matter who you are!

Answer 4

Jesus disagrees with you...
John 19:11
"Jesus answered him, “You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the greater sin.'”

And...
Matthew 12:31
"Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven."

But most of all, you are wrong to be judging & trying to change another person. That is the Holy Spirit's job. We are to love people & tell them about what Christ has done for them. People can't really change other people, but God can. And when God changes someone it's for good.

Answer 5

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Where in the bible does it says that all sins are equal in God's sight?
CHRISTIANS ONLY PLEASE! I think it does somewhere, and I'm trying to convince me friend that homosexuality is wrong. And if someone's gay, it's as bad a sin as killing someone. She wants a specific verse though. And I can't find one anywhere.

Answer 6

All Sins Are Equal Verse

Answer 7

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http://www.learnthebible.org/q_a%AD_are_sins_equal.htm

All sins are equal in that they are all capable of condemning the soul to hell.

James 2:10 states, "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

For this, I use the illustration of a chain with many links. The top of the chain is connected to heaven. I am holding on the the bottom of the chain as it swings over the fires of hell. The chain represents the commandments I must keep in order to keep from falling into hell. Each link is a different command or requirement from God. How many of these links need to break in order for me to descend into hell--that is, if I am trusting in my own righteousness? The answer, of course, is one. Any and every sin equally makes us a sinner and deserving of hell.

However, some have taken this to mean that every sin is equal to every other sin in every way. That is not the teaching of scripture.

Jesus told Pilate, "Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin" (John 19:11).

If there is a greater sin, there must also be lesser sins. Luke 12:47-48 teaches that the servant who knew His master's will and did not do it is worthy of more stripes then the one who did not know the master's will. He must have committed the greater sin. I believe that Matthew 11:20-24 teaches that the cities where Jesus ministered were guilty of greater sin than cities like Sodom, Tyre and Sidon in the past. God considers some sins to be greater and therefore other sins to be lesser in deserving punishment.

Sins are also greater or lesser in the harm that they cause. Some sins bring greater reproach to God (2Samuel 12:14). Others bring more harm to others (1Thessalonians 4:5-6). Others are greater or lesser in their natural results. Fornication may bring diseases that do not go away. Other examples can be given. All sin is evil. However, the Bible definitely makes a distinction between sins many times.

However, this is not to condone the Roman Catholic teaching of venial and mortal sins. Venial sins are those that can be forgiven in this life and mortal sins are those that must be paid for in a future life. Some teach that the mortal sins will send the person to hell unless they are confessed before death. There are variations of the teaching. This false teaching can be used to support the arguments for purgatory. People need somewhere to take care of mortal sins. The mortal sin deprives the soul of sanctifying grace. The venial sin does not. This is false teaching and is not found in the Bible in any form.

Answer 8

James 2:8 says :If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbor as yourself,"[a] you are doing right. 9But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. 10For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. 11For he who said, "Do not commit adultery,"[b] also said, "Do not murder."[c] If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.

Go to www.biblegateway.com and you can read the bible for free in the international version or the King James version..... also look at Leviticus 18---read all about the relationshipa God wants us to have but the 22nd verse says :22 " 'Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.


I hope this helps you

Answer 9

1Co 6:9 Don’t you know that evil people will not receive God’s kingdom? Don’t be fooled. Those who commit sexual sins will not receive the kingdom. Neither will those who worship statues of gods or commit adultery. Neither will men who are prostitutes or who commit homosexual acts. 10 Neither will thieves or those who always want more and more. Neither will those who are often drunk or tell lies or cheat. People who live like that will not receive God’s kingdom. 11 Some of you used to do those things. But your sins were washed away. You were made holy. You were made right with God. All of that was done in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Some of you used to do those things…

It is forgivable. Contrary to popular opinion, NO ONE was BORN THAT WAY. It is NOT PERMANENT!

See http://www.dennisjernigan.com/ Dennis is a very popular praise & worship song writer who is a FORMER HOMOSEXUAL. He was redeemed from that lifestyle of sin and has become a wonderful instrument helping God's people praise Him in music.

Answer 10

Hmmm,wowee I cannot remember. The thing is, you are not going to be able to convince your friend of anything even if you show her the bible verses. That is something she will have to learn on her own. The three greatest sins are Denial of the holy ghost which is the biggest and it is unpardonable, then the next greatest sin is murder, then sexual sin. THe only thing I can remember is that it is somewhere in the new testament. I wish I could remember.

Answer 11

James 2:10 speaks to this. It says that by breaking just one of God's laws, you are guilty of breaking the whole law.