Question 88 of 114
The Gospel and the Means of Grace
Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous?
Answer
Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others (; ; ).
Read the 3 proof texts (KJV)
- Ezekiel 8:6,13,15
- 6He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do? [even] the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, [and] thou shalt see greater abominations. 13He said also unto me, Turn thee yet again, [and] thou shalt see greater abominations that they do. 15Then said he unto me, Hast thou seen [this], O son of man? turn thee yet again, [and] thou shalt see greater abominations than these.
- 1 John 5:16
- If any man see his brother sin a sin [which is] not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
- Psalm 78:17,32,56
- 17And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness. 32For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works. 56Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies: