Ranking sins

rbell · Jan 9, 2007

Karen said:

J.I. Packer (yes, I know he raises a lot of Baptist hackles) that takes the position that there are greater and lesser sins. That this was the position of the Puritans. Packer points out several examples, including Moses calling the golden calf a "great" sin and John differentiating between sins that do and do not inevitably lead to death.

All this should not be confused with a Catholic view of mortal and venial sins.
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But how does that jive with the teaching of Christin the Sermon on the Mount?

Matthew 5:21-22-
21"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.
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Good discussion, all...

Ranking sins

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