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What does the Bible say about sin?

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What Scripture says

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

Romans 3:23

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 John 1:8

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:23

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.

James 4:17

If we say that we haven’t sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

1 John 1:10

Verses quoted from the World English Bible (public domain).

A reflection

The Bible teaches that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and that acknowledging our sinfulness is crucial as self-deception leads us away from truth (1 John 1:8). Sin has serious consequences, described as leading to death, but there is hope in the free gift of eternal life through Jesus (Romans 6:23). Ultimately, sin is not just acts against God but also includes knowing the good we ought to do and failing to do it (James 4:17).

This reflection was written by AI from the verses above. The verses are quoted verbatim; the AI never writes Scripture.

Where traditions read it

Catholic
Sin is considered a grievous disease of the soul and is a product of free will, which leads us away from God and harms our spiritual life.
Orthodox
Sin is seen as a terrible thing that corrupts the soul, emphasizing that we sin of our own free will and this impacts our eternal fate.
Protestant
Sin is understood as a personal failing and a departure from God's commandments, with the recognition that neglecting to do good also constitutes sin.

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