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Definition of sin?
Please be precise and try to answer in 20-40 words. I will not rate or even read any big answer.
In my opinion "sin" is an act of intentionally causing harm to an individual (including oneself). This harm can be physical, mental or reputation. (Unless is done by an organization to punish for bad deeds up to some extant)
12 Answers
- IsadoraLv 72 decades agoFavorite Answer
When you deeply inside of yourself KNOW you´re acting wrong. Simple isn´t it?
- Anonymous2 decades ago
well sin is what jesus died on the cross for he died on the cross for our sins which is wrongdoing sin- is whatever bad thing you are doing god made ten commandments which are to tell you that if u break any of those commandments then you are sinning and also anything that isnt right for the lord..(stealing,cursing,false prayer(thats when u tell someone u will pray for them and then dont)murder, felonies) all the bad things so yeah sin is something you dont want to do sin is what dont let u into heaven when u die
- OPMLv 72 decades ago
Sin can be described as any act designed to thwart the will of God or to break your relationship with God or His People. Alternatively it can be described as "missing the mark." This can be both failing to go far enough (undershooting as in the rich man who left dejected) or going to far (overshooting as in Peter trying to stop the death of Jesus).
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- 2 decades ago
sin (1) a breaking of the law of God on purpose.
2. wrongdoing of any kind; immoral act. Lying, stealing, dishonesty, and cruelty are all sins.
- 2 decades ago
Sin means to do wrong, do something wrong. To break the law of God, an immortal act.
- sschevypwrLv 52 decades ago
Anything against Gods word, the bible words to live by, anything else is NOT of God and a SIN
Ask forgiveness often, Jesus came to save the world not condem it
- NikkiLv 62 decades ago
I second Isadora's answer. "Sin" (doing wrong) happens when I deliberately go against my conscience, my inner morals and ethics.
- clueless_clownLv 52 decades ago
Sin is transgression against God will/God's Law.
(And it is an abhorrent abomination to God!)
Source(s): Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 1 John 3:4