commit sin

Example Sentences

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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

For how is it possible that men should commit sin as sin, and for its own sake, if they never do anything except what is the most agreeable to them?

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

He bore too much for principle, and made too great sacrifices, for us to think that he would deliberately and perseveringly commit sin to free himself from blame.

From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John

The master then tried to make him yield through the medium of Herz, but Newman said to him: "I cannot offend my Lord Jesus, and would rather die than commit sin."

From Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by B.D.

Then he began to commit sin, and say that Joseph upheld him in it.

From A Young Folks' History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Anderson, Nephi