Sin or not?

Question

Ok so if you were doing something bad but knew if you didn't do it now you'd take it to a higher level of bad later, would you call doing it now a sin or saving yourself for commiting a worse sin not sinning?

Answer 1

Is all sin the same? Yes and no - it depends on what you mean by "the same."
They ARE the same in that any one sin is enough to keep us out of heaven. James 2:10-11 would be a Scripture that teaches this. In this sense even the littlest sin makes us a lawbreaker (like Adam and Eve) and this is offensive to God who is holy, pure, and righteous. His justice demands punishment of even one sin. And God is so pure that He is unable to live in the presence of someone who has committed even one sin - see Habakkuk 1:13. Other Scriptures along this line would be Psalm 130:3; 143:2; Romans 3:23. In this way, all sins are the same. But all sins ARE NOT the same in their effects or their judgment. For example:Lusting after a woman who is not your wife is a sin (Matthew 5:27). It is enough to keep you from God's presence (without the righteousness of Christ) and lusting should be avoided with God's help. In this way, it is exactly the same as the sin of physically committing adultery (Matthew 5:28-30).
But lusting is NOT the same thing as actually physically committing adultery. Committing adultery is an act with devastating consequences and greater penalties (1 Corinthians 6:9). The effects of lusting in my mind and physically going to bed with someone are very different. Their judgments are also different (Hebrews 13:4).God also sees certain sins as being more wicked because of WHO commits them. For example, it is one thing for a 5 year old to tell a lie and quite another for the president of the United States to lie to Congress. The president's lie has far greater effects than a lie told by a 5 year old and so people in positions of responsibility are judged more harshly by God (Luke 12:47-48; Luke 20:47; James 3:1).

Answer 2

If the good outweights the bad, then its not a sin. Yes, some bad may have come out of it, but sin is weighed on a set of scales. Good on one side and bad on the other. If the good side tips then its not a sin, and thats what i think is going on here.

Either way, as long as you believe, God will be forgiving.

Answer 3

you must first believe in the concept of sin...there is no sin outside of belief

right and wrong determined the those currently in charge

harm and benefit are usually outside of this, because religions tend to justify harm as 'god's will' to unbelievers

see also "obscene" at the atrocities committed by believers in a god's name

also, go with respect before sin...meaning you must honor another's free will even if you disagree

try it, others will give it back as well

Answer 4

The end does not justify the means. You cannot commit an immoral act for a good purpose. So yes, the first act is sinful.

Answer 5

Sin is sin there is no such thing as a little sin or a big one.
It all serves no purpose other than separating us from God.

Answer 6

Sin is sin, get saved and read the bible and pray and go to church regularly, you can resist sin.

Answer 7

It is a three lettered word...SIN...no more,no less.Anytime, anywhere, Sin is Sin.Hope I cleared that up for you.....And all have sinned and come short of the Glory of the Lord.......HALLELUJAH.

Answer 8

the bible says that all sins are equal
i.e.; murdering someone and lying to ur mom are equal in gods eyes
a sin is a sin

Answer 9

how can doing a little sin prevent you from doing a bigger sin? little sins will encourage you to do the bigger ones.

Answer 10

all sin is the same in God's eyes. the penalty for sin is death, there are no "big" or "little" sins.