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.[1]
- John 19:11
Jesus answered him, “You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the greater sin.”
Ezek. 8:6, 13, 15And he said to me, “Son of man, do you see what they are doing, the great abominations that the house of Israel are committing here, to drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see still greater abominations.”
He said also to me, “You will see still greater abominations that they commit.”
Then he said to me, “Have you seen this, O son of man? You will see still greater abominations than these.”
I John 5:16If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.
Psa. 78:17, 32, 56Yet they sinned still more against him,
rebelling against the Most High in the desert.In spite of all this, they still sinned;
despite his wonders, they did not believe.Yet they tested and rebelled against the Most High God
and did not keep his testimonies….
Question 150, Westminster Larger Confession