Question

[LostBattle]

So, all sins are equal, correct? A lie is just as bad as murder. Sin is black and white and there is no shades of black or even gray for that matter. So why do we (the Christian community) attack some sins with much more outlandish measures than others? I never or very rarely read any rage topics about judging others, thievery, cheating (not the adultery kind), or lying, but so often I see such topics about gays, sexual misconduct, etc.

Why do we judge some sins more harshly than others when we shouldn't judge at all? It's sort of an open-ended thoughts and reflection question but truly, why do we do it? Is it because these acts are more open and recognizable or just some other reason? I would really like to hear other thoughts and opinions on this.

 

[Mitspa]

So, all sins are equal, correct? A lie is just as bad as murder. Sin is black and white and there is no shades of black or even gray for that matter. So why do we (the Christian community) attack some sins with much more outlandish measures than others? I never or very rarely read any rage topics about judging others, thievery, cheating (not the adultery kind), or lying, but so often I see such topics about gays, sexual misconduct, etc.

Why do we judge some sins more harshly than others when we shouldn't judge at all? It's sort of an open-ended thoughts and reflection question but truly, why do we do it? Is it because these acts are more open and recognizable or just some other reason? I would really like to hear other thoughts and opinions on this.

Well for an unsaved person...all sin is the same in that it condemns them before God....But clearly the bible makes a distinction about sin as a believer...for instance fornication is pointed to as a sin against ones own body...which is the temple of God.

Sorry didn't see this thread is for young people ....

 

[Elin]

So, all sins are equal, correct? A lie is just as bad as murder. Sin is black and white and there is no shades of black or even gray for that matter. So why do we (the Christian community) attack some sins with much more outlandish measures than others? I never or very rarely read any rage topics about judging others, thievery, cheating (not the adultery kind), or lying, but so often I see such topics about gays, sexual misconduct, etc.

Why do we judge some sins more harshly than others when we shouldn't judge at all? It's sort of an open-ended thoughts and reflection question but truly, why do we do it? Is it because these acts are more open and recognizable or just some other reason? I would really like to hear other thoughts and opinions on this.

Only one sin has eternal consequences for the individual. . .unbelief.

 

[Siberian_Khatru]

So why do we (the Christian community) attack some sins with much more outlandish measures than others?

""Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" (Matthew 7:3)

You see this everywhere, not just among Christians or religious circles. It's human nature.

 

[NewWine]

My Best guess, as a not so young person but definitely a silly one, is that is stems from pride. Pride tells us if they can do it, why can't I? Pride tells us if we were better we would deserve more. Pride tells us that if they are right, then we are wrong. Pride tells us that if they are wrong then we are right. Pride tells us that if we point out the flaws in others, so that they can become better people, that will make us better......but the Bible tells that none of this will get us far on our journey.
Eh just my opinion though......

 

[JC3]

Two thoughts.

First, sometimes the sins that get condemned most vocally are the ones that society does not universally agree to be sins. People may not waste much breath arguing "murder is a sin" precisely because it is so universally recognized as such.

Second, I haven't so much heard the argument that "all sins are equal" as "all sinners are equal", which is to say, all people sin and fall short, so there is no benefit (and considerable danger) in trying to argue "I fell short by less than that other person over there fell short". But if one somehow ended up in the situation of being forced to choose between telling a fib and murdering someone, presumably God would prefer we told the fib and in that sense one could say it was a lesser sin.

 

[Mitspa]

Two thoughts.

First, sometimes the sins that get condemned most vocally are the ones that society does not universally agree to be sins. People may not waste much breath arguing "murder is a sin" precisely because it is so universally recognized as such.

Second, I haven't so much heard the argument that "all sins are equal" as "all sinners are equal", which is to say, all people sin and fall short, so there is no benefit (and considerable danger) in trying to argue "I fell short by less than that other person over there fell short". But if one somehow ended up in the situation of being forced to choose between telling a fib and murdering someone, presumably God would prefer we told the fib and in that sense one could say it was a lesser sin.

I like that...will have to remember that..."all sinners are equal"

 

[mailmandan]

I like that...will have to remember that..."all sinners are equal"

We are all equal in that - "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23) and we "all equally need a Savior."

 

[Red_Tory]

Sins are equal in their consequences, not in their magnitude.

 

[LostBattle]

First, sometimes the sins that get condemned most vocally are the ones that society does not universally agree to be sins. People may not waste much breath arguing "murder is a sin" precisely because it is so universally recognized as such.

This part was particularly striking to me and makes perfect sense when you think about it. Great answer!