Are Some Sins Worse Than Others? Please don't get this wrong!

[@donatonamusic]

It’s so refreshing to hear someone, “I’m not sure.” about an interpretation of scripture. Some people have so much pride that they’re willing to lead people astray as opposed to just saying, I don’t know 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@khristalalpensepai9439]

Right

[@jerrylong6238]

@@khristalalpensepai9439 It's all make-believe,so who cares?

[@virginiahobby3726]

I agree, because no Denomination gets everything 100% correct. It shows genuine humility to say I'm don't know or not sure.

[@carolfoster8835]

Tthis topic is the very reason that I stopped regular financial support to another popular apologist-- because

[@bobbiejeanesser864]

Thank you for this teaching. At a very young age I was witness to a sexual assault that had a great impact on me even into adulthood. In my 30s I had a sunday school teacher (who also happened to be my boyfriend's father) that all sin was the same. I mentioned the sexual assault and it's affect on the young victim, and on me. He still believed all sin is the same. I said "so if I tell a lie to spare someone's feelings about their looks, it's the same weight of sin as that person who sexually assaulted a teenager in front of a 3 year old child?!" His response was "Yes." I was hurt to the core. In my heart I knew he was wrong. It felt wrong, and logically it sounded wrong. But I always had doubts. So again, thank you so much for this teaching!! And if you are wondering, no, I am no longer in a relationship with that man's son. I love your analogy: "not every heart attack is the same, but they are all serious!" Wonderful video!!!

[@KellieSPEAKS]

All sin leads to death but they won’t have the same judgement.. If you’re lying, you’re probably doing something else as well etc.,

[@adamcolejones]

Just had a thought about this a couple of hours ago- then it pops in my recommended. Praise God!

[@lesliewilliford2179]

Uh oh google heard your thoughts _(im totally just kidding sorry having a crazy day today)

[@julieketzer5137]

He's right

[@ademyilmaz5327]

Lead by the Spirit! Praise God🙏🏼✝️

[@rcmogo]

Your examples of how dangerous it can be to consider all sin the same were really impactful. Thank you!

[@justjosie8963]

It's so good to have an intelligent, well spoken, logical with common sense, thoughtful bible teacher. I feel I've been inundated with bad teaching and their parroting sheep my whole life!

[@pearlyq3560]

p.s. -- I love your channel. You are the most level-headed millenial I have ever seen. Stay true -- don't fall away like so many. Bless you, this is truly your calling. Your not a hireling. Thank you brother. We need millions more like you.

[@mizzMans0n]

Thank you so much for deciding to cover this topic! It was very fruitful and has helped me better understand that not all sin is the same and keep me from saying that! Love it! Hallelujah! Thanks Mike God bless you! Continuing to lift you and your fam in prayer!

[@billscout3530]

There is not even (one) occasion inter old and new testaments, where we see a clear demonstration of a man getting in trouble with God for the specific reason of taking an additional wife to himself. The concept of man cheating on his first wife, to take another wife to himself doesn't even exist in scripture

[@danglingondivineladders3994]

that's so nice of you! I hope God blesses you too!

[@sanctifiedbytruth4364]

Your answers during the q&a are seriously amazing! The answer you gave for the 9/11 question was excellent. I seriously praise God for the wisdom He's given you, and your spirit of thoughtfulness and desire to approach things carefully and thoughtfully is so beneficial to the Body of Christ and is the way we walk circumspectly toward those who are outside. Great video Mike, thank you!

[@jonathanw5652]

Mike! You don't stop to surprise! Me and my wife had earlier decided all sin was sin, none bigger than the other. You showed us through Gods Word that's not true, so thank you for showing us biblical truth! We really enjoy the videoes you put out and they're a true blessing! Thank God for using you as a tool to reach others and show biblical truth 🙏 Question; have you made a video about the trinity, how to biblically support it, and how other views it? We'll keep remember you in our prayers, God bless 🙏

[@truegospelpreaching5757]

Very good messages Mike! Always enjoy your sermons! I wish my English was as good as yours but I'm learning. My vocabulary is very small in English bible language for now because I studied my bible in a different language and now it's a little hard but thank God for everything. Blessings to you brother!

[@billscout3530]

There is not even (one) occasion inter old and new testaments, where we see a clear demonstration of a man getting in trouble with God for the specific reason of taking an additional wife to himself. The concept of man cheating on his first wife, to take another wife to himself doesn't even exist in scripture

[@billscout3530]

Joel players is a female-to-make Satan worshipping transgender Illuminati demon.

[@beholdhisglory1657]

True Gospel Preaching, You’re learning well - your writing in English is very good! Keep up the great work! May the Lord richly bless you in all He sets your mind to do for His Kingdom & glory! 🕊 Stacy

[@beholdhisglory1657]

Bill Scout, You sure about that? King David comes to mind. He lost His baby boy from Bathsheba because of the judgment for murder and adultery. Are you a polygamist? Or are you just trying to “push the envelope?” It may appeal to the man’s flesh but polygamy is demeaning to women, having to share the love of their husband with others, staying behind doors, and being baby-machines, is not the life God meant for us. How would you feel if you were one of many husbands of one wife? Polyandry?

[@TinkerBell-bt6vu]

@@billscout3530 1 Corinthians 7:4 says "For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does." The wife is singular here and if the wife has authority over her husband's body then how does this mesh with polygamy? If there are 2 of 3 wives then the can't all have authority over 1 husband's body if they do t want to share this is in direct co flint with the word of God

[@karenramnath9993]

Thank you for answering the question at 52:45 about doubt, it is a question that has plagued me also. I think you are correct in saying that doubt and faith can be simultaneously in the same person (which is a relief for me because I thought if I was doubting something then I could not be believing it) and for pointing out that doubt is often a feeling while faith is a choice. Knowing that doubt is often just a feeling will make it easier to push it away. Thank you!

[@osgrace3341]

I have a very doubtful mind, everytime i hear about the wonders or works of god my mind tries to find a way how it could have been faked or naturally produced. I think its normal for us to doubt because we learn so many affirmations of how things are supposed to work and we try to think of a way how it would make sense for those everyday affirmations. But i think it is similar as it is with sin. We know its wrong we still are tempted and sometimes still do it, yet we choose to deny our sin nature. Same with doubt, we know we shouldn’t doubt but we still think doubtful as it is in our nature. if we chose to believe anyways we learn to overcome our nature. One of the most interesting things i noticed about our identity is that We can still be ourselves after completely disregarding huge parts of ourselves if not all of ourselves. That way we dont have to die with those parts of us without giving up our identity.

[@karenramnath9993]

@@osgrace3341 I don’t think your questioning is wrong. God made the world to work within certain rules, in very wonderful ways. He can also break those rules Himself (since He invented them in the first place) and that’s when we get true miracles. I think a lot of people are disappointed when something that is unusual, but still explainable by the rules of nature/science is presented to them as a miracle, and then they find out differently. We must be careful to present things truthfully, whether it is a wonderful thing working within the rules and boundaries God has set, or whether it is something special God has done which is outside those rules, and thus a miracle.

[@jkyles1000]

I had a girlfriend who would say all sin is the same. I asked her if she really believe God saw uttering a string of curse words as the same as raping a baby and then torturing it and lightning it on fire. Of course not!!!! I feel the verse in James is sending the message that we’ve all sinned and need Christ as our Savior.

[@nicmendz]

Sin has different forms, each of them punishable by death

[@TH3G3RM4NGUY]

You're correct. God is righteous and fair so he judges each sin accordingly but it only takes a sin any sin against the law to give us the wages of sin which is death. Which is why we need the work of Christ and to live in faith and his grace that his work was sufficient. Saved or not we will get our works good and bad put into our bodies for better or worse.

[@VladTheChad1]

I think the thing about all sin being the same is not the actual severity or evilness of the sin but the fact that just one lie would send you to hell. Whether you were the best person in the entire world or a serial killer. You will both go to hell unless you accept Jesus Christ to wash your sins.

[@droe2570]

I've always understood this issue in the following way: In a way, all sins are the same in that all sin condemns us. On the other hand, some sins are more egregious than others, and some people commit more sins than others.

[@Notevenone]

I’ve recently been told this by a couple fellow Christian’s. It doesn’t make senses to me and I believe it to be wrong. I respect your teachings so thank you for all the biblical verses to support this topic. I hope I can show this video to them and they will receive it openly. Thanks again Mike for you clarity.

[@PracticalFaith]

Glad you chose this topic over the one you were considering 👍🏼 This was really relevant

[@rhondar828]

Really glad this came up in my feed. I had just asked this question about the James verse on another of your video threads, because I often lean on that for certain purposes (not to justify my sin though)...this look at other verses help me out. Thanks🙏🏻

[@ReasonedAnswers]

Excellent teaching. I think you really hit the nail on the head with how you describe all sin as wicked and leading to death, but at the same time explained how that doe snot mean all sin is the same.

[@NewMaite]

I've thought about this early when I went to church. I could never understand a penalty for rape being the same for stealing my classmates pen.

[@user-kp6mm1xu1w]

I saw your video, and I absolutely love the way that you bring forth the word of God and show scripture on the screen. It makes it so easy to understand all these difficult questions that we have. Thank you so much. I will continue to watch your videos. God bless you.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

IMO: Sins differ in the difficulty of repentence; but they are the same in separating one from God.

[@watchgoose]

right on. When HE said The wages of sin is death", he didn't divide into little and big sins. He gave us a way out, however.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

@@watchgoose "When HE said The wages of sin is death", he didn't divide into little and big sins" On the other hand, once dead, THEN it matters whether your sin was little or big!

[@DG-mv6zw]

​​@@watchgooseWe're not really talking about death, both the unsaved and the saved will continue in eternity. Some in heaven and some in hell. The question isn't does sin cause death? - it does. The question is are all sins equal in terms of moral weight and resulting degrees of punishment? Scripture seems to be clear that not all sins are equal and not all punishment will be equal.

[@Laly7]

Wonderful message, thank you!! I saw you in the interview with Doreen and Melissa today and searched for your channel. After seeing a bit of it, I have subscribed. Looking forward to future videos and past ones. God bless you!

[@billscout3530]

There is not even (one) occasion inter old and new testaments, where we see a clear demonstration of a man getting in trouble with God for the specific reason of taking an additional wife to himself. The concept of man cheating on his first wife, to take another wife to himself doesn't even exist in scripture

[@normalast1616]

​@@billscout3530hey friend, very late to the comment but if we align it up with what God says about marriage it would be clear that it is not the way of God to have multiple wives and I think looking at Solomon would be a great direction for guidance on this.

[@ahandfuloffun]

Thank you so much for carefully breaking this down. Can't wait to watch this with the family.

[@yeraldyncaceres3792]

Hi Mike ! I just found your channel after wanting to get more info about WMSCIG. I wanted to tell you, you should really consider doing this as a podcast as well. Because I would love to listen without necessarily having to watch a video. I appreciate the work you do and the content you provide, it's been very helpful. God bless you !

[@MikeWinger]

Hi Yeraldyn, I actually do have a podcast with this content on it. Search for “Bible Thinker” and it should come up.

[@yeraldyncaceres3792]

Mike Winger thank you!

[@khristalalpensepai9439]

@@MikeWinger Thanks too let me search that podcast

[@JosephLachh]

Mike is the best. You're so helpful Mike, I appreciate you and your ministry.

[@Artisan_GenZ]

I always knew the concept of all Sin being equal had huge issues. Thank you Mike for this video I'll be sharing this with friends. And also what's your method of study when seeking insight on specific topics?

[@lonia.5283]

Thank you for your teachings. I have learned so much from you since 3 years. May God bless you and your family in Jesus Christ's Name. Amen❤

[@oliviafagin293]

I'm so glad you made a video on this! God hates sin at its core, but even Proverbs makes note that there are 7 things the Lord *detests* . (Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community. Proverbs 6:16-19)

[@hannahrea-campbell6904]

This is needed.. lol.. I just wrote my first comment before you started talking about this subject.. ✝️

[@kylerittenhouse5426]

You are right Mike, I've been pushing back on this ignorance for years.

[@mitchellcollins7370]

I’ve heard many times and been taught in church all sin is the same. I never thought it was legit but never looked into it. Thanks

[@ruthiesheppard729]

Thank you for this. I felt on my heart that this teaching of all sin being the same was wrong but I didn't have the scripture to back it up. I knew about some of it but I couldn't tie it all together.

[@TeresaAlley]

Wow I needed to hear this, thank you for sharing this!!!

[@AIM_5783]

Thank you for bringing clarity about this, I’ve always taught that God sees all sin the same. I’m going to have to recant on some things concerning what I’ve spoken to my daughter about who’s 19

[@neerasinha-frazer2094]

Thank you for covering this. It is an important topic Christians, including myself, get wrong. This was very enlightening

[@FindingGod365]

So glad you made this video!! I am new to this all and hearing all sin is the same makes zero sense to me.

[@susangrall5766]

“James is not suggesting that only when sin has reached its full development does it result in death. The penalty of sin of any kind or extent is spiritual death” (1981, 172).

[@Welluknow4]

This was a one that really cleared some things up for me! Thanks for doing this Mike! Have you ever thought about talking about the dialogues in Job? I’ve been wondering if those would be considered all truth, or that the truth is that someone said “...”. Because I think it can be hard to discern whether it’s truth or just a recording of speech.

[@barbieduggan]

Great video Mike I had not seen this one yet, but you recommended it in the video addressing Ravi and this was so Rich! Thank you this is great teaching!

[@scmarih]

Thank you so much for the clarification on so many questions I have had and your teaching is helping me be stronger in my faith walk. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@jrhemmerich]

This is great, Mike. A perspective that I have found helpful is that all sin has at least two elements: 1) the nature of the sin, and 2) the fact every sin is against God and his authority. Thus, with regard to: 1) the sin can be ranked according to its place in the scripture, who it is against, the mental/physical damage done, etc. With regard to 2) all sin is equally against God and his authority. So there is both a proportionality to sin and a basic sameness and equality in all sin.

[@Tatooine92]

I see Christians (including social media influencers with large followings) saying that all sin is the same, then using that to essentially springboard into "So we shouldn't judge because we're just as bad as Them." We all sin, but you definitely can't tell me that stealing groceries is the same as genocide. The grace of Christ is enough to cover it all, thank God! But you definitely could never convince me that sin is qualitatively the same. Thanks for this video.

[@MistyEry]

I always figured sin was the same that it required spiritual justice or spiritual death. However sin certainly has different earthy and spiritual consequences. I’m going to give your video a listen for better understanding.

[@MultiSignlanguage]

That was helpful, thanks for sharing. Now I have something that helps me when others say that.

[@hannahrea-campbell6904]

It’s ridiculous to believe all sin is the same.. yes, all sin is wrong. But, God is a just judge. Anyone who murders someone and goes to court does not have the same consequences as someone who stole a candy bar.

[@hannahrea-campbell6904]

I sometimes wonder if all sanity has left the Church .. nobody seems to think at all! Thank you for your clear teaching.

[@fishersofmen4727]

All sin is the same because sin = death. YES there are some sins that bring death faster than other just like some poisons kill you faster than others.

[@KM-zn3lx]

Thats what I believe in my heart too.

[@joshb42]

In Gods eyes stealing a candy bar separates you from God and brings death. Bc you broke one, you break them all. That just states that our sins separate us from God and shows our need for Christ. In the human courts you are correct, but all sin leads to death. Only Christ can save us from that. IMO they are the same regarding result from Gods eyes, but not the same in the human perspective due to affects of a human body/property.

[@andersross9273]

@@joshb42 Yes. Exactly. Humans try to tier sin, but Jesus says that sin is this: distrust. Jesus Himself says it is all the same because it all originates in distrust. Consequences are different, sure, but when Jesus gives the list of those who inherit the kingdom, it is every type of "sin", or in the words of Jesus, distrust.

[@joelleorlando]

Thank you for this much needed video

[@joselduque6564]

God bless you immensely. Biblical sounds teaching. Thank you very much.

[@GlitterLife0216]

Thank you for this, it deeply ministered to me.

[@showmechrist]

At 17:37 that's the conclusion that myself & other Christians have come to which is all sin will eventually lead you to the same place. But you are correct sir. You helped me understand that there is a physical and tangible aspect to sin as well that I never thought of and I thank you for that. Most theologians and pastors will never explain it the way you did.

[@gerilynn9002]

I had a friend that moved to South Korea. He told me of the incidence of crime was primarily involving alcohol or traffic violations, other were minimal to non-existent. He stated that the penalty for many crimes were so sever, possibly 10-15 years imprisonment, for what we may see as minor, that the temptation to commit them did not even cross there minds. He spoke that if someone left say... an expensive camera out that it would never be touched and sit there till the owner returned or someone would be desperately be trying to get it back to them. Certainly if extreme consequences would become the case here in America it would shock the culture. But, I see a parallel of this in South Korea and a few other countries to that of biblical times and see some merit in the severe punishment plan. If you don't want to do the time don't do the crime and if you are raised in a culture where this is norm than many would not be tempted, the crime would not happen and/or few would violate the laws.

[@annemariefisher1559]

I have said that many many many times that all sin was the same. I heard a sermon somewhere at sometime that said this. Of course not from you Mike. I really appreciate you setting me straight wow I repent when I am ready to sleep at night, that the Lord would just wash me clean with any sin that I have done that I wasn’t aware of. Or maybe slightly aware of

[@godtalks1012]

I shouldn't by surprised by your thoroughness, you literally addressed my objection in your next point: "Any sin is a terrible violation of the glory of God." Regards-

[@paulinecauston8811]

I love your videos!! You are a great teacher! I agree with you that all sins are different. I also believe that punishment in hell is different as well. I agree with most of your video but not too sure on the smoking issue. You feel it is fine for a person to have a cigarette a year for a celebration. I guess if they are Christian the best thing they can do is thank God and not put tobacco in their body even if it is only the one cigarette. I have never known a person to have one cigarette a year. Although know people who would drink alcohol once a year. This is coming from a person who used to be a very heavy smoker but gave up years ago. I smoked as a non-Christian and gave up smoking as a non-Christian. However, I know only a couple of people who are Christian that smoked. I never thought they were sinning. That thought would never have crossed my mind. Just addicted. Food for thought I guess.

[@mappfire17]

Shalom... brother thank you so much I've been stoned with words because I've been saying that

[@granthollandvideos]

Are we saying here that Hell seems to differ in punishment, it seems odd, but also would line up with Gods justice. This "all sin is the same" is a strange doctrine indeed, but I understand that they mean it in the light of Gods glory, love and our new command that sums up all righteousness, and is all God requires of us. When we hear the term the command of God in the new testament, for us if you continue to read,, it is always to love and believe. Its hard to accept humans have one new command, but it is true. But still if we are to understand judgment this is a very important lesson and true.

[@Ruby-wise]

Excellent teaching, Mike!

[@britzel71]

I used to tell my children when they were younger that if they did something they shouldn't have and then lie to us they'll be in more trouble than if they had come and been honest. If they were honest there was still concesquences regarding that but less than if they add to it by telling a lie.

[@AnonMemSoc]

Enjoying the teachings Mike!

[@Franci0242]

Love this teaching! God bless u Mike! 💛🙏

[@willbrown6298]

Hey Mike, thanks for the video!

[@lordboston05]

Since sin is not imputed to believers in Christ this is an important topic, but all sin ultimately leads to death, which is where a lot of Christians are coming from. This is important to Christians because it deals with the gain or loss of rewards in heaven and how Christians are disciplined for their behavior in Christ.

[@billscout3530]

There is not even (one) occasion inter old and new testaments, where we see a clear demonstration of a man getting in trouble with God for the specific reason of taking an additional wife to himself. The concept of man cheating on his first wife, to take another wife to himself doesn't even exist in scripture

[@billscout3530]

If he take him another wife; her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish. Exodus 21:10 KJV bible.com/bible/1/exo.21.10.KJV

[@billerickson5604]

lordboston05 When we repent our PAST sins are forgiven. But sin can still be “imputed “ to us . Now the sins we are unaware of or have repented( from the heart) of but are still trying to fully overcome are CONTINUALLY being cleansed by the blood of Jesus IF we are walking in the light(which is following Jesus)1John1:6-9,John8:12. BUT if we are sinning WILLFULLY (highhandedly)/knowingly holding onto sin and have not repented of it then we are WALKING IN DARKNESS. At this point we are breaking fellowship with the Father and at some point may not be under the blood. God gives us time to repent and will disprove those HE lOVES but will never force us to do anything. HE IS NOT A RAPIST AND WILL NOT FORCE US TO LOVE HIM. When God reveals our sins we must turn from them or we put our souls in danger. God bless u friend

[@lordboston05]

To keep my response in the spirit of Mikes channel I would have to disagree. If you are a true believer in Christ you are always covered by the blood of Christ. Sin is no longer imputed to you. God now deals with us as children. We do wrong and if we do not repent of it we are chastised/corrected/punished. Our disagreement may lie in external security? I hold to it. We are not under the law if we are in Christ. Romans 5:13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. (Rom 5:13 KJV) 1 John 3:4Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.6Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.7Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.9Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. Hebrews 12:6For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.7If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?8But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

[@billerickson5604]

lordboston05 sorry if you think I’m picking a fight. I am only speaking what I believe to be truth in Love for the purpose of edification and growth and perseverance. Thank you for your honesty and respect. I know many(even most) hold that view and I do believe it is dangerous to think sin cannot destroy our relationship with Christ and so i speak an opposing view that I believe can be backed up by scripture to stimulate further thought and study. I think we must realize that Satan is always at work perverting doctirne and keeping us from a full understanding of scripture (which I in no way claim to have) but I feel an urgency to speak against doctrines that I believe are causing harm to the church and endangering souls . If you are a friend of Christ then you are my brother regardless and I love you. I comment to provoke discussion or debate NOT division which is why I always try to speak blessing at end of posts to those who may feel opposed. I think it’s beneficial to have such discussions. Others read these comments and I do not want others to simply go with the mainstream thought without weighing other arguments. So if you’d like to respond why you believe that, I believe we can have a discussion without attacking one another and in love as I see you have a loving Spirit. I don’t agree with all Mike says but he teaches me MUCH and is a beloved brother to me. God bless u my friend.

[@bariettaperez]

About the rapture; sometimes I do find myself feeling discouraged to plan for the future because I truly do feel like we aren’t going to be here much longer. Like, I want to plan, but I end up feeling like I’ll be wasting time and money being so focused on earthly treasures instead of Heavenly ones. Either way, Jesus Himself had nowhere to lay His head while He was here. I’m not better than Him. I only need the breath in my lungs and the One who gave me that breath. It may be difficult to struggle in this way while living here but… I truly feel like our joy (true joy) comes from the Lord.

[@5agentalex5]

Yes and no, this is how I understand this issue, that before God, all sin is equal, but on earth, for means of immediate reprimandation, we need short term consequences to learn from so as the old testament law had varied punishments, we also should in order to maintain order here on earth. Punishments that fit the crimes appropriately, dissuade people from the particularly egregious sins while being understanding that we are all sinners and should be given grace on the morally less horrible ones. God assigned these lower and varied earthy disciplinary guidelines to help us learn and keep order because for many the threat of eternal damnation is simply not that effective. In the old testament the price of sin was a burnt offering, the best of what each person had, the best goat, crop, calf ect. No matter the sin, the price was death, payed for through a proxy like a goat. The laws regarding the eye for an eye stuff were more earthy HR type guidelines to mediate crime in a day to day earthy way and is not compared to Gods eternal judgments. In Matthew Jesus says that the most important laws in the 10 commandments are to love the Lord your God, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Even when don’t murder and don’t commit adultery were on the table. Meaning that unconditional love is more powerful than condemnation. Further emphasized in James 2:10-13, where Jesus says that anyone who commits one sin commits them all for you are guilty of having “broke the law”, not of the individual sin. Further still the Bible throughout teaches that the price of sin is death, all sin, from lying to murder and beyond it is all weighted the same as judged before God. I also understand what Jesus is trying to do in both places is to stop people from being self righteously holier-than-thou, acting like their sins aren’t as bad as other peoples. They are all weighted the same in God’s eyes, they all carry the weight of death. And Christ's sacrifice saves us from all sins equally, the person who only committed (as we see it) minor offenses, and the one who commit atrocities, all equal. Plus you have to take into account Matthew 5:21-30, where Jesus says if you even think lustfully or angrily it is the same as having slept with that person of having killed them. "and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire." Jesus is very clear that what we see as "lesser sins" like insulting some one, as equal to what we see as "greater" ones like murder and adultery. I also acknowledge that this dose not apply to, as Matthew 12:31-32 says, blaspheming the Holy Spirit or taking the Lords name in vain. These are clearly weighted differently and are unforgivable.

[@Soy_Aleluya]

All sin are not the same. But 1 sin gets you to hell. We've all sin and fall short of the glory of God. That's where the good news come in

[@godtalks1012]

God knows our heart. We can see a glimpse of a heart by the severity of sin. Committing adultery vs stealing a pencil.

[@bariettaperez]

Omg you made me laugh at “it’s cute wicked 🥰🤗” 😂😂

[@robincitron2046]

Pastor Mike thank you so much for this teaching. I am always enriched by your very balanced approach. My question here is with regard to the eye for an eye section you taught about here. As often as I read this I’ve never seen it applied to the baby that was delivered prematurely because of the violent action. I am a Jewish believer for 37 years and still the Hebrew Scriptures are as alive to me as the apostolic writings, so things I’ve not noticed before are especially food for thought and prayer. I was actually sharing this with my husband while in the middle of the message when it occurred to me that the tooth for tooth thing really doesn’t fit here because babies are not born with teeth. Just looking for some insight into that. Not nitpicking. Again thank you for all you do. Blessings.

[@noahfultz8362]

This question is complex: "Is all sin the same?" We have to remember two perspectives: 1) God's view. 2) World's view. This is the only video of Mike's so far that I'm not a fan of (though I still love Mike and what he does). The use of the levitical law is a great way to talk about worldly consequences to sin; however, this doesn't really answer the question, "is all sin the same." I would ask that Mike and others consider some basic questions that will help anyone understand God's view of sin. Why did God institute the law? Did God desire the law, or did he desire something else? What is God's eternal consequence to sin (Gen. 2:17; Ezk 18:4-9; Num. 16:20-26; Rom. 6:23)? Is this video focused on a worldly delineation or a godly delineation with regard to sin and its consequence? I love what Mike does, but this video does not focus on God's heavenly perspective, but only the worldly consequences for human order and struggles to justify differences between sin. There is a place for that, but it does nothing for us when we see Jesus face to face. The James passage that Mike goes to is exactly the point I'm making. He looks for a way to justify a worldly perspective of sin, but didn't address what James gets at which is that the eternal consequence is the same in God's view. Thus, we come back to the same simple question: What does God see with regard to sin? I think Mike's view is mostly correct, but he needs to delineate the weight of sin from God's view and the worldly view in order to fully address this discussion.

[@DG-mv6zw]

" If there be a man before me who says that the wrath of God is too heavy a punishment for his little sin, I ask him, if the sin be little, why does he not give it up? " - Spurgeon

[@joycelint6652]

Some sins do more damage to other people than other sins, for example abuse in the family be it physical, verbal or sexual.

[@RosannaMiller]

I believe it is true. Let me explain why. The way I took it was not simply in the way that many understand it, that there are no differences between sins. But I was told on a personal level, to fight against our propensity to look down on others because many like the idea of being Christian so they feel better than others since they are "saved". So it helps us if we recognize ourselves in others. Our sins may have been overcome, through Christ, so it becomes easy to look down on them because we lack empathy because we have not done what they do or did. I understand where you are coming from too. Most people can recognize there is a difference between their sin of stealing from someone vs if their sin were murdering someone. Thus, we are told by Jesus, for those who live by the Law, rather than Grace, to show how it was impossible for men to live by the law. That was why Jesus came to fulfill it. We are told if we break one law (even if it's the "least"), we're guilty of breaking all of them. No one will be justified by the Law.

[@dawsonnance4407]

I loved this. My view is that sin is all the same but it does have different consequences attached to them. But now I’m thinking since it is sin just to God and it is personal that his grace is the only thing that could save the sinner. But my main question is that if sin isn’t the same then there would be a hierarchy on who has worse or better sin.

[@charlesedwards2348]

It seems fairly simple to examine. If the reward of sin (any sin) is death then it doesn't matter on a personal level the difference between the sin committed. From a societal perspective the degree of severity of a sin and its ramifications seems to be the only differential aside from the only unforgivable sin which is the denial of Christ and refusing his salvation (or simply put not accepting Jesus).

[@joelvahrenkamp1360]

I believe the first argument can be refuted. The differences in punishment in the Old Testament law was for maintaining the order of society, giving justice between PEOPLE, and not for the punishing of sin. The punishment for any sin is death. The practical destructive capability of sins is different.

[@wendymtzc]

Are you saying pedophilia and stealing a pen are the same? Does that make much sense to you?

[@DG-mv6zw]

Straw man argument. No-one is implying that any sin won't separate us from God - it will. Incidentally, you claim that some punishment is for reasons of my maintaining social order between persons, but if we sin against another person are we not sinning against God himself? As David said when he sinned against another individual "Against you alone have I sinned." Sin against men is sin against God, but not all sin against God is sin against men. If you can't comprehend that sins have different moral weight, then I'm very worried indeed. I hope you're never called to do jury duty! 😂

[@joelvahrenkamp1360]

@@DG-mv6zw I’d change things a year later, but I’d still say that the first argument isn’t enough evidence. I don’t believe Israel’s laws represented God’s justice, but rather a specific form of governance he viewed as beneficial at the time. I know this because there’s no one righteous, not one and yet he didn’t say to kill everyone. God’s standard is overwhelming. Loving God with ALL your heart, mind, soul, and strength. I don’t necessarily disagree that hell might be hotter for some people, but intentions, knowledge, opportunity, etc… will likely play a lot heavier a role than the defined sin by itself. I believe you should be careful in reading what someone is saying. You assumed and attacked me for something I never said. First argument, not his whole point. Sadly you remind me of someone who’s come to Christ for moral and intellectual superiority. Not an ounce of pure intention was felt behind your post, especially with your last mocking remarks.

[@randyhugheslives]

I'd like to know how you got those lights set up in the background. That is so cool.😎

[@stephenyoung8069]

I had come to think the only Christians who belived that not all sins are the same were Catholics, so this video was fantastic!

[@godtalks1012]

Why establish that one's eternity separated from God might differ from another's based on just punishment for different sins, when what's important is recognizing that sin causes that spiritual death. The wages of sin is death. A hierarchy of sins and punishment doesn't cushion the fact that the punishment is death. This whole discussion seems like a teaching in how to have a better hell in your future...rather than how to avoid hell through righteousness, where the measure of sin is irrelevant. I'm open to correction, and honestly haven't listened to the whole message yet. But didn't want to forget my first objection. I appreciate your biblical approach to all subjects. I haven't seen such honest exegesis is years. God bless you and to God be the glory.

[@dawng2350]

Only sin that can't be forgiven is the one who believes they have nothing to be forgiven for. Therefore by believing they don't sin & cannot accept the forgiveness of what they don't believe they need forgiveness for. That is what is the unforgivable sin.

[@melissatubbs7567]

Hello Pastor Mike! Im brand new here and i wanted to ask u a question about living in sin without being married? Im tired of doubting my salvation over this. Im so overwhelmed and have so many questions, however ive been afraid to truly talk openly to someone because so many have been hateful and brutal to me! I love the Lord, HE knows my heart and im truly struggling with this and many other issues, please pray for me? I dont want to go to hell or be left behind! Thank you and God bless! I look forward to watching your videos and teachings!

[@HanParm]

I’m very excited about this one

[@jair2454]

I'm not totally convinced. In the case of Ananias and Sapphira, it seems the penalty was too great for the sin, however, if the Lord does not punish small sins, very soon they will grow up to a crime. Remember satan was a prince of God at some point, and little by little the seed of rebellion grew up to a full-scale rebellion that has cost many lives.

[@WellTaughtProf]

Thank you for this video ❤️

[@tinahochstetler2189]

Another one I remember hearing often about fornication is, "We're going to get married when we're old enough, so it won't be a sin any more." That was something I often heard during my high school years. And then later, continue to hear even from young adults that they're going to marry later, so it won't be a sin any more. So just to point out to any young people who may be thinking that way: Only Jesus can forgive your sins and wash away your sins. If you sin before marriage, that sin is still there after you marry. You can search and search through the Bible and you will never find anything that says you can do anything to change your own sin into not being a sin any more. What a sad way to begin a new life together, to begin it based on sin. And then there are many that end up not marrying after all. Which is really not surprising. Because if they were really that sure of their desire to marry, they could easily have just married sooner.

[@olgaburgos7780]

Thank you Pastor for this clarification of different quality of sins, which I always believed but then , why there is no qualification for hell.? All sinners go to hell and for ever. No difference of sin? I do not believe in an eternal hell because of this. It seems terrible to have some burn for an eternity for stealing or lying or cheating or any minor sin than those who really committed terrible sins as murdering, blasphemy, sexual immorality, hate, torture etc. etc. I believe that all sinners will burn from the fire coming down from heaven , as in Sodom and GOMORRAH, the burning fire will destroy sinners burning a different lapse of time according to what their sins deserve, smaller sin ,less burning , bigger sins , longer burning and the end for both burnings is to turn to ashes. The only ones burning,maybe, for ever will be satan and his angels and the false prophet. Revelation 20: 10. In Genesis 3: 19 at the Bible beginnings it said that “…..till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken;;for dust you are and to dust you shall return.

[@jkaylor4]

I think the idea that all sins are the same comes from what is needed to remove sins. So people don’t measure sins by severity but by the fact that Jesus’ blood is enough regardless of the sin- quantity or quality. We know that abominations (for example) are sins that are disgusting to God. But any abomination or theft of a pencil is equally covered under the blood. Love and appreciate your ministry brother!

[@VicGeorge2K6]

I like to take what Jesus taught about "if you think about doing evil, you're just as guilty as actually doing it" as a metaprinciple that goes beyond the few examples He gives in Scripture. Like as Scripture says, "You shall not commit adultery," and Jesus says that whoever looks at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her in his heart, this same principle can also apply to the Levitical command of "do not sleep with a man as one sleeps with a woman, for that is an abomination", for if someone looks at someone else of the same sex to lust after them, they're just as guilty as if they were sleeping with the same sex.

[@ProMaxElite]

I would say it’s not just about ‘thinking’ about evil things, it’s more about having the intention of doing them. Sometimes we cannot control our thoughts. But we definitely control our intentions. Our behaviours are only the result of our inner core beliefs and values. God is focused on our inside. That’s why He can forgive sins we commit (outer behaviours), but He never forgives unbelief in Jesus (Inner beliefs). God looks deeper than the surface.

[@MrRyjax99]

not all sins are the same, but the outcome of not repenting and Believing the Gospel is death. Consequences during life are different too, but ultimately the wages of sin is death

[@mlcday]

as an experienced sinner, I would like to learn about what I'm doing

[@haachamachama7]

Your answer on the unforgivable sin was really satisfying to me, even though you said you didn't want to give a definite answer haha. I hear so many Christians just blindly say "It means rejecting Christ." But then why would He say that when they called Him empowered by Satan? And another thing, the gift of Jesus IS forgiveness of sins, so what, are they saying He forgives all sins when you die except for you rejecting Him? lol, not to mention, how is rejecting Jesus' forgiveness "Blaspheme"? It just kinda feels like a copout answer... In my opinion it's when you know it's the Holy Spirit working, but decide to lie about it to discredit the works of the Holy Spirit.

[@Shm0by]

Hey Mike! Not sure if youll see this on such an old video, and I havent finished it yet so perhaps you talk about this anyway: would you say the reverse is also true? Are some works greater than others?

[@michaelkelleypoetry]

Sins (plural) are not the same and have very different consequences both spiritually and physically. However, sin (singular) is the same. That’s the distinction that most people have trouble making when the Bible speaks of sin. When John wrote that there was a sin not unto death and a sin unto death he was speaking particularly of sins and varying consequences they may have. Paul also addressed this when he said to the Corinthians that some of them were sick or had died because of how they were treating the Table of the Lord. All sin separates one from God, but particular sins effect us and our relationships more than other sins.

[@theflowingriverfarmtoussai7795]

I get it, if you commit a crime that makes you a criminal but if you steel you are not a murderer.

[@courtney4128]

Mike, would you consider doing research and then a video on IHOPKC? I don't know if you know much about it, but there have been a lot of controversies over the years and I know a lot of people in my circle at the moment that have some link to them. Because I've heard such mixed things about them, and since watching your videos, I know you would look at it from an unbiased point of view

[@MistyEry]

Is this international house of prayer by chance ? Just for curious sake. I know some people linked with them too and was wondering along the lines.

[@HappilyAnonymousGirl]

I think one way to refute the idea of all sin being the same would be to acknowledge that blasphemy is the unforgivable sin. That may only be one example, but it’s a serious one and definitely proves not all sin is the same.

[@nickie5767]

Hello it’s February 2021. So and I’ve just paused at one minute and 54 seconds in. I just wanted to say before I got stuck into your video Mike, that I always thought especially in the eyes of God that is sin is a sin. I’m not sure if that’s what you’re referring to or if Adolf Hitler sin, is The same as someone stealing a paperclip sign if you get my meaning? Okay, I just felt the need to get that off my chest first as I’m particularly looking at my life and my walk with Jesus. On with your video so thanks in anticipation, Nicola from the UK.

[@raymitchell5]

Amen! You stated the clearest verse: John 19:11 where Jesus told Pilate the Jews and Judas were guilty of a greater sin. "11Jesus answered, * * * "Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.”

[@sanctifiedbytruth4364]

I was hoping you would talk about 1 John 5:16-17 because it clearly shows that there's a difference in sins because some sins among brethren can "lead to death" and some sins do not. Now we know that the wages of sin is death, so the sins that "do not lead to death" are possibly sins done unintentionally by the "brother". And then there are sins that can lead to the death of the brother and we are told not to pray about that. Do you have any thoughts on this Mike? On a side note, I personally do not believe in Once Saved Always Saved but I think those that do just interpret the death to be physical death like the Corinthians who "many sleep" because of their irreverent way of taking the Lord's supper; meaning they died for their sin of taking the Lord's supper in an unworthy manner. But either way 1 John 5:16-17 clearly says when a believer sees a brother sinning a sin not leading to death; and this shows that not all sins are the same.

[@annegretkl5637]

Thank you for your valuable hint!

[@justusdavid5999]

Thank you for this.

[@bibleprophecy4400]

Wish you’d do an updated one like this, I have questions

[@jameshinton429]

“For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.” ‭‭James‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭ESV‬‬ The whole first half of this chapter pretty much nails this down. The point is that God will deal with it all, not us, and, we are all guilty. We all require Jesus as we are all sinners, so in that sense, all sin is equal. If you murder someone and another steals, but both are saved by the blood of Christ, the sins are no longer eternally relevant, therefore equal by the sacrifice made for each. PS. I just want to clarify, my argument is only pertinent to those who are saved. Obviously, those who are not, will receive a much different punishment for their sins. The beatings mentioned in the parable you referred to I believe could be relative to the consequences of our sins, while we are still living on earth. For instance, King David’s life following his sin with Bathsheba. I think it’s far more dangerous to claim, “I’m a better sinner than you”. I appreciate your content, thanks for the discussion.

[@kristimartin6975]

Thank you for this truth