commit sin

Example Sentences

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It is not true that men love and commit sin as sin.

From A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory by Bledsoe, Albert Taylor

Uncertainty is a continual hindrance to action and enjoyment; and many persons are driven to believe in error, and hence to commit sin, rather than remain in suspense.

From The Scientific Basis of National Progress Including that of Morality by Gore, George

We are to deal with the word in its popular use, as meaning some inducement to commit sin.

From The Warfare of the Soul Practical Studies in the Life of Temptation by Hughson, Shirley C.

I thought of my theory; but I was fearful that I should commit sin if I tampered with the sacred “breath of life.”

From Theory of Circulation by Respiration Synopsis of its Principles and History by Willard, Emma

Hence it is not the assailants in this case who are guilty of strife and commit sin, but those who defend themselves inordinately.

From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint