10 Bible Verses About Sin

The Bible offers profound insight into the topic of sin, guiding us on how to recognise it, avoid it, and seek forgiveness. Below are 10 key Bible verses that address sin, helping us reflect on its significance and God’s grace:

1. Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
2. 1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
3. Romans 6:23: "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
4. James 4:17: "So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin."
5. Proverbs 28:13: "Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
6. 1 Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear."
7. Psalm 51:10: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."
8. Isaiah 59:2: "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear."
9. Galatians 5:19-21: "The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."
10. Matthew 6:14-15: "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."

These verses remind us of the reality of sin but also highlight God’s mercy and the hope of salvation through Christ. For a deeper understanding, take time to study these passages and reflect on their relevance to your life.