commit sin

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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

“If ye have respect of persons ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.”

From Sermons Preached at Brighton Third Series by Robertson, Frederick William

Is it not a just cause of surprise that men will teach the forgiveness of sins necessary to the experience of justification, and yet teach that the justified commit sin?

From The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity by Orr, Charles Ebert

It must be seen whether they have not made others commit sin, or at least put them in danger of doing so.

From The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, April 1865 by Various

The Apostle tells us, that the judgment of God abideth not only on those that commit sin, but those also who consent with them, Rom. i.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George