What are the different types of sin?

Answer 1

The Catholic Church uses the words "venial" and "mortal" to express certain characteristics of sin. Since all sin requires a turning away from God, even if only for a moment, venial sins and mortal can be measured by the degree to which one turns away. Mortal sin severs our communion with God; the gravity of mortal sin is so great that one must turn fully away from God's grace in order to commit it. Para 1855 of the Catechism of the Cathlic Church states that a mortal sin destroys charity in the heart of man; by comparison, a venial sin allows charity to remain, though it wounds and offends it. There are 3 specific conditions that must be met in order for a sin to rise to the level of mortal sin. Para 1857 of the catechism specifies these conditions as : # The object of the sin is grave matter (it violates the 10 commandments) # The sin is committed with full knowledge (one knows the act violates God's law) # The sin is committed with complete and deliberate consent---it is a choice. All mortal sins must be confessed and absolved to leave one's soul in a state of grace. But, if confession is temporarily impossible, there are other means of receiving absolution. Venial sins do not set us in direct opposition to the will and friendship of God (para 1863). They do not not need to be confessed; they do require repentance. But the Church teaches (rightly) that venial sin is evil, and if repetitive disposes us little by little to commit mortal sin. Father Leo Trese, in The Faith Explained, notes that in all of God's universe, there is nothing more vile than a venial sin, except mortal sin. Sins may also be categorized by the vice which leads to them (gluttony, envy, sloth, etc.), the virtue against which they act (temperance, charity, humility, etc.) or by the specific commandment which they violate.

Answer 2

The most commonly mentioned sins are the Ten Commandments.

1) You shall have no other Gods before me.

This is the most commonly committed sin. you wouldn't think so, but not all things you put before God are called "gods". For example: Instead of going to church, you go spend the day with your girlfriend/boyfriend. Another example is being so involved with sports to the point where you arent devoting any time to God. Keep in mind, sports are not sins, but when you put them before God they can become one.

2) You shall not make for yourself any idol.

Idolatry is when you worship something tangible.

3)You shall not misuse the name of the Lord.

There are many ways people sin in this manner. When you curse others, or in general, you bring curses on yourself, which is not a good thing.

4) Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy.

Years ago you couldn't go to the store on Sundays because everything in town was shut down. Sundays are a time to spend with your families and give God glory.

5)Honor your father and mother.

This one is self explanatory. Do what your parents say. Try and help your parents with one of the many burdens they carry. It will improve their stress and make them lighten up a bit on you. also, The Bible does not give an age limit to obeying your parents. 18 is a legal number, but the bible just says to obey them.

6) You shall not murder.

Dont kill people. And not hate people. Jesus said that when you hold hatred against someone, you have already committed murder in your heart.

7)You shall not commit adultery.

Dont have sex before your married. Dont mess around before your married. your body is Gods and your future spouses, when you defile it by committing sexual sins, you disrespect God and your future spouse. Also, every other sin you commit is outside your body, but sexual sin is inside the body, and has lasting and worse draw backs. Also, don't have sex with other people or fool around when you are married. And don't have sex or fool around with someone who is married. Also, when you look at a woman lustfully, whether it be porn or that girl at the beach, you have committed adultery in your heart.

8) You shall not steal.

Whether it be that 25 cent pack of gum at school or robbing 60 million from a bank, its wrong and a sin.

9) You shall not lie.

White lies count. Gods people are called to be honest, even if the truth hurts.

10) You shall not covet.

Jealousy. Wanting that classmates car or that coworkers job or that friends girl, its jealousy. its a sin, and its wrong.

Other sins.

Drunkenness or Highness.

God calls us to be sober and alert (1 Thessalonians 5:6, Ephesians 5:18)

Fear.

The word says to have faith in God (Mark 11:22) fear and worry don't help.

Laziness.

(Ecclesiastes 9:10) Dont sit around and hope it will go away if you procrastinate long enough.

Abortion

(exodus 21:22-25, Jeremiah 1:5)

Accusing.

(2 Peter 2:11) "She started it!" is an example

Anger.

(2 Corinthians 12:20)

Arguing.

(2 Timothy 2:23)

Pride.

We are called to be humble.

Assault.

Those bar fights and fights at school wont do. (Exodus 21:28-19)

Astrology.

Ouch. But the stars don't hold the answers, God holds the answers. (Deuteronomy 4:19; 17:3-7; Isaiah 47:13,14; Acts 7:42; Ezekiel 8:16)

Bitterness/Unforgiveness.

(Acts 8:23; Romans 3:14; Ephesians 4:31; Hebrews 12:15) Forgive.

Blasphemy.

(Jude 1:10) Blasphemy against the Holy spirit is the only unforgivable sin. Usually people that commit this sin are so far gone they don't care. If your worried you've committed this sin, chances are you havent.

Eating Blood.

Sorry vampire lovers. (1 Samuel 14:33)

Boasting

a form of pride

Being against God children.

There is so much to this. Gods children are not just the children, they are Gods servants. christians. Jews, anyone that takes on the name of God and lives it. Basically, you are to treat Gods people with love and respect, taking them in if they are in need. Not hating them, judging them, speaking out against them, etc. (Acts 22:3,22, Acts 5:18,35,39, Acts 9:1,4,5; Jn 9:22,28,34, Mt 9:4, Pv 6:16,19, Mt 24:49, Acts 21:28; Num 14:2,3,11; 16:3, 1 Jn 4:6, Acts 15:1,2; Ro 14:13, etc)

Breaking up homes.

(Mt 19:6; 5:31,32)

Bribing or accepting a bribe.

Ex 23:8; Ps 26:10

Not spanking a disobedient child.

Pv 13:24

Dressing indecently.

Ladies, i know you want to be in with the style. But when your boobs and butt hang out, your causing those boys to stumble, which is also a sin. If you are trying to attract boys and you want to attract the right one. Chances are, the right guy wont respect you for what your wearing, you will just attract the creeps. 1 Tim 2:9; Pv 7:10

Taking communion if you are sinning.

Before you sin, come before God at the alter and ask for forgiveness. When you take communion you need to be right with God. 1 Cor 11:29,30

Complaining.

Jude 1:16

Not being content with what you have.

Heb 13:5

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Answer 3

God's Word says: "...Sin is the transgression of the law." (I John 3:4)

In other words... sin is the breaking of the Ten Commandments.

"...I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet." (Rom.7:7)

So, sin isn't a matter of five categories... it's a matter of breaking God's Ten specific laws. These define what sin is.

"For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. For He that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill [murder]. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill [murder], thou art become a transgressor of the law." (James 2:10-11)

Matt 5 (v.27) You have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not commit adultery:

Judaism taught that a commandment was broken only by actually committing the dirty deed, but Jesus amplified this by stressing that all actions originally begin as thoughts in the mind, and that wanting to do something wrong is the same as actually doing so.

There is no categorization, grades, or major and minor sin: in short, sin is sin.

However, ALL sin, no matter how heinous, is forgiven upon sincere repentance to

God.