What is sin? Why do people sin? Are any sins pleasurable? Are sins some type of arbitrary set of rules God imposed to stop people from enjoying life? Are all of God’s commandments righteousness? Is the purpose of the commandments love? What about the ‘mystery of iniquity,’ the mystery of lawlessness? Are many moderns violating and reasoning around the Ten Commandments like the Pharisees of old because of their traditions? Were the Ten Commandments done away? How does God look at sin? What about comparing sins? Is bad behavior excused because everyone is doing it? Is not having faith sin? Are there sins of omission? Are people actually sinning if they are not doing good? Should you repent and confess your sins? Do you need the blood of Jesus for the forgiveness of sins? What about penance? Are there reasons you should hate sin? What about small sins and ‘white lies’? How can you sin less? Dr. Thiel addresses these and more in this sermon.
A written article of related interest is available titled " What is Sin? How Can You Sin Less?" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/sin.htm
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