The Heinousness of Sins

There are many examples in the Bible of how some sins are more heinous than others. The Pharisees were a prime example of how they would have known Jesus was the Messiah and yet they chose not to believe in him, then plotted to kill him. Their's was not a sin of simple omission or ignorance, but of premeditated disobedience.

Other kinds of sins are not so obvious. How many times do Christians knowingly sin and then presume Grace to cover it up? At worst, this kind of behavior gives cause to question confessed salvation, at best permanent damage to one's life and the lives of others. God does forgive our sins, but there still are consequences. Abraham was forgiven for striking the rock, but as a consequence, he never set foot in the promise land.

This evening's sermon examines the Westminster Confession of Faith's Larger Catechism #151 which address the degrees of Sin.