Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 150
Question 150
Are all transgressions of the law of God equally heinous in themselves, and in the sight of God?
All transgressions of the law of God are not equally heinous; but some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others.
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John 19:1111Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”
Ezekiel 8:66“Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what they are doing—the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing—to drive Me far from My sanctuary? Yet you will see even greater abominations.”
Ezekiel 8:1313Again, He told me, “You will see them committing even greater abominations.”
Ezekiel 8:1515“Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see this? Yet you will see even greater abominations than these.”
1 John 5:1616If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.
Psalms 78:1717But they continued to sin against Him, rebelling in the desert against the Most High.
Psalms 78:3232In spite of all this, they kept on sinning; despite His wonderful works, they did not believe.
Psalms 78:5656But they tested and disobeyed God Most High, for they did not keep His decrees.
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