Question 83
Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous?
Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others.1
Scripture
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Ezekiel 8:6 [1]And he said to me, “Son of man, do you see what they are doing, the great abominations that the house of Israel are committing here, to drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see still greater abominations.” (ESV)
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Ezekiel 8:13 [1]He said also to me, “You will see still greater abominations that they commit.” (ESV)
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Ezekiel 8:15 [1]Then he said to me, “Have you seen this, O son of man? You will see still greater abominations than these.” (ESV)
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1 John 5:16 [1]If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that. (ESV)
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Psalm 78:17 [1]Yet they sinned still more against him, rebelling against the Most High in the desert. (ESV)
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Psalm 78:32 [1]In spite of all this, they still sinned; despite his wonders, they did not believe. (ESV)
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Psalm 78:56 [1]Yet they tested and rebelled against the Most High God and did not keep his testimonies, (ESV)
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Psalm 19:13 [1]Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. (ESV)