Scripture teaches that all sin separates us from God, yet some sins are considered more severe than others. In John 19:11, Jesus indicates that some sins are greater than others, implying a hierarchy of wrongdoing. The New Testament writers, such as the authors of 1 John and Hebrews, also acknowledge degrees of sin, warning against deliberate and willful transgressions, as in Hebrews 10:26. Similarly, Jesus' words in Matthew 5:22 and the apostle Paul's statement in Romans 6:23 underscore the seriousness of all sin, while also suggesting that some offenses are more grievous than others. The Bible ultimately calls believers to repentance and forgiveness, regardless of the severity of their sin.
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Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous,
That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.
Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.