SIN AND VIRTUES

Definition of Sin

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.

"a sin in the eyes of God"

Synonyms: immoral act, wrong, wrongdoing, act of evil/wickedness, transgression, crime,

offense, misdeed, misdemeanor, error, lapse, fall from grace.

What is the nature of sin?

THREE KINDS OF SIN

Sin has been described as that which is opposed to the character and will of God. Sin is
something which has permeated our entire being so that it is virtually impossible to understand
who we are without knowing about sin. People sin both in action and attitude.

Personal Sin

Involves an act against God between. an individual towards another individual. It is a. direct sin
against another and it weakens the. relationship between one's self, others, and God.

A personal sin may be a sin of commission (doing something wrong) or a sin of omission (failing
to do something right). Personal sin may be expressed as an act or attitude.

Sin Nature

The second kind of sin described in Scripture is our sin nature. The word sin occurs in both the
singular and plural in the Bible. Usually, when the word occurs as a singular noun, it is referring
to the sin nature of people. We all have a sin nature that has been a part of us since the moment
we were conceived.

The apostle John noted, “If we say that we have no sin (nature), we deceive ourselves, and the
truth is not in us”.

Imputed Sin

The third way sin is described in Scripture is imputed sin. The word impute means “to ascribe
to” or “reckon over.” “As by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death
passed upon all men, for that all have sinned” (Rom. 5:12). When we make a purchase with a
credit card, the value of that purchase is “imputed” to our account. In the same way, the sin of
Adam is imputed to the human race which sprang from heaven.
Types Of Sins

 Lust – to have an intense desire or need: “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman
lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:28).

 Gluttony – excess in eating and drinking: “for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and
drowsiness clothes them in rags” (Proverbs 23:21).

 Greed - excessive or reprehensible acquisitiveness: “Having lost all sensitivity, they have
given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a
continual lust for more” (Ephesians 4:19).

 Sloth – disinclined to activity or exertion: not energetic or vigorous: “The way of the
sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway” (Proverbs 15:19).

 Wrath – strong vengeful anger or indignation: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a
harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1)

 Envy – painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another joined with a

desire to possess the same advantage: “Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit,
hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk,
so that by it you may grow up in your salvation” (1 Peter 2:1-2).

 Pride- quality or state of being proud – inordinate self esteem: “Pride goes before
destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18).

SOURCE - https://www.allaboutgod.com/what-are-the-seven-deadly-sins-faq.htm
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