So what do Christians consider as the consequences of sin?

by goldglove (student)

AS and A Level Religious Studies & Philosophy

Christian Consequences of Sin

The word “sin” means “an immoral action which is considered to be a transgression against divine law”. So essentially, if you move against the laws set in the Bible or set out as God's Ten Commandments, you are committing a sin. Whether it be an actual act, or even the thought of an immoral act, it is committing a sin in the eyes of the Lord.

So what do Christians consider as the consequences of sin? One of the most infamous consequences, and the one which we are still suffering from now, is alienation from God. Ever since the betrayal of Adam and Eve, have humans suffered on Earth. We live in a world plagued by sin, due to the free-will which God allows us. Not only are we alienated from God, but from each other, since we shall find it almost impossible to agree with one another. We fight and kill each other, even over petty means. We shall never have a true spiritual connection with God, until we die on Earth and ascend to heaven. This can be considered God's “test”, to find those who feel that we have responsibility as His stewards of Earth and shouldn't let it descend into total chaos, and this is also said by Paul in Romans 6:15.

Another consequence of sin is more sin. In John 8:34-36 “Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.” To sin is to go against the Lord's teachings and to sin is in our nature. You need just view the news or read a newspaper to see how the world has been ravaged by sin, and or watch your peers as they make bad decisions which just lead to more. Eventually sin “controls” you and you can no longer see the wrong of ...