Expanded Sin List

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What is this? I have compiled an expanded sin list that, while it may not cover every possible sin, includes most of the common sins mentioned in the Bible. This list is intended to serve as a practical guide to aid in repentance, self-examination, and deeper Bible study, helping believers recognize areas in need of spiritual growth. I will continue to research and input new information.

What is sin? Sin is any thought, word, or action that goes against God’s will, character, and commandments. It separates humanity from God and disrupts the relationship He intended between Himself and His creation.

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1. Sins Against God Authority & Order/ Worship

“Sins Against God / Worship” are offenses that directly dishonor, disrespect, or reject God’s authority and divine nature. These include idolatry, blasphemy, sacrilege, and any act that substitutes God with false gods or misdirected devotion. Essentially, they corrupt the sacred relationship between humanity and the Creator, undermining worship, reverence, and obedience due to Him.

Loving other gods instead of God – Putting anyone or anything before God in your heart (Exodus 20:3).
Making idols to worship – Creating statues, pictures, or objects to pray to instead of God (Exodus 20:4; Leviticus 26:1).
Bow down to idols – Kneeling or showing honor to false gods (Deuteronomy 5:8).
Praying to angels instead of God – Asking angels for help like they are God (Colossians 2:18).
Using God’s name carelessly – Saying God’s name in a wrong way or as a joke (Exodus 20:7).
Treating God casually – Approaching God without reverence or respect (Ecclesiastes 5:1).
Questioning God with pride – Challenging God’s authority instead of trusting Him (Romans 9:20).
Ignoring God’s commands – Not following God’s instructions on purpose (Deuteronomy 28:15, Deuteronomy 11:26-28).
Despising God’s instruction – Treating God’s teachings as unimportant (Proverbs 1:7).
Despising God’s laws – Treating God’s commands as outdated or unnecessary (Psalm 119:126).
Using God’s grace as an excuse to sin – Sinning because you assume forgiveness will cover it (Romans 6:1–2).
Ignoring God’s voice – Hearing God’s truth but choosing not to listen (Hebrews 3:15).
Rebelling against God's will – Refusing to submit to God’s direction for your life (1 Samuel 15:23).
Rejecting God’s Holy Spirit – Ignoring or fighting the Holy Spirit (Acts 7:51).
Worshipping God without honesty – Pretending to honor God with your heart not really in it (John 4:24).
Being half-hearted about God – Following God sometimes but not fully committing (Revelation 3:15-16).
Not trusting God’s protection – Acting like God can’t help or see what you do (Psalms 112:7; Ezekiel 8:12).
Denying God’s sovereignty – Acting as if God is not in control (Daniel 4:35).
Blasphemy / Speaking evil about God – Saying bad things about God or His plans (Leviticus 24:16; Romans 1:30).
Denying God publicly – Saying you don’t believe or following after false gods openly (Matthew 10:33).
Being unfaithful in worship – Not attending or ignoring God’s ways (Malachi 1:14).
Offering Godless sacrifices – Giving God gifts or service without heart or obedience (Malachi 1:8-10).
Delaying obedience to God – Putting off what God has told you to do (James 4:17).
Being proud instead of humble before God – Thinking you are better than God’s commands (Isaiah 2:12).
Spiritual arrogance toward God – Thinking you know better than God (Job 40:2).
Not honoring God’s name daily – Forgetting or neglecting God in your life (Leviticus 19:12).
Following worldly idols secretly – Loving false gods quietly in your heart (Deuteronomy 8:19).
Profaning holy things – Using holy things God gave in a bad way (Leviticus 10:1-2).
Loving created things more than the Creator – Preferring money, status, or pleasure over God (Romans 1:25).
Ignoring God’s laws – Not doing what God says is right (Psalm 119:115).
Choosing personal will over God’s will – Doing what feels right instead of what God says is right (Judges 21:25).
Following personal opinions over God’s Word – Letting feelings replace scripture (Proverbs 3:5–6).
Rejecting God’s correction through others – Ignoring warnings God sends through people (Proverbs 12:1).
Turning your back on God – Walking away from God’s path (Jeremiah 2:32).
Following false teachings – Believing lies about God (2 Peter 2:1).
Misusing spiritual gifts – Using God’s power for selfish reasons (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Not giving thanks to God – Forgetting to praise and be grateful (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Mocking God or His servants – Laughing at God’s instructions or His people (Psalm 2:4).
Disrespecting spiritual authority appointed by God – Rejecting leaders God has placed over you (Romans 13:1–2).
Resisting correction from God – Ignoring discipline meant to help you grow (Hebrews 12:5-6, Proverbs 29:1).
Refusing God’s correction through Scripture – Ignoring biblical truth that confronts your behavior (2 Timothy 3:16).
Doubting God’s power – Not believing God can help or save (Matthew 17:20).
Seeking God for wrong reasons – Only asking God for things, not to know Him (James 4:3).
Not honoring God’s day of rest – Ignoring the Sabbath or a day to focus on God (Exodus 20:8-11).
Dishonoring God through worship practices – Doing rituals without understanding or respect (Isaiah 1:13-14).
Refusing to fear the Lord – Living without respect or reverence for God (Proverbs 1:29).
Thinking you can earn God’s favor by yourself – Believing your works alone make God happy (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Taking God’s patience for granted – Sinning thinking God won’t punish (Romans 2:4-5).
Refusing repentance – Not turning away from sin after being shown the truth (Romans 2:5).
Deliberate sin after knowing truth – Continuing to sin even after understanding it is wrong (Hebrews 10:26).
Using God’s gifts for selfish pleasure – Enjoying His blessings but ignoring His purpose (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
Hating God secretly – Feeling anger or resentment against God (Psalm 5:5).
Being stubborn against God’s will – Refusing to follow God’s guidance (Proverbs 1:24-26).
Acting independently from God – Making life decisions without prayer or seeking God (Proverbs 16:9).
Forgetting God’s miracles – Not remembering what God has done for His people (Deuteronomy 8:11-14).
Turning God’s commands into rules for show – Obeying only to look good in front of others (Matthew 23:5).
Misrepresenting God to others – Teaching things about God that aren’t true (Romans 1:30).
Not fearing God’s judgment – Acting like what you do won’t matter (Ecclesiastes 12:14).
Being greedy in God’s house – Taking advantage of church offerings or blessings (Malachi 3:8-10).
Failing to honor God’s covenant – Breaking promises made to God (Exodus 24:7).
Ignoring God’s prophets – Not listening to His messengers (2 Chronicles 36:15).
Murmuring against God’s decisions – Complaining about how God works in your life (Numbers 14:27).
Making light of God’s warnings – Not taking sin or judgment seriously (Jeremiah 6:16).
Seeking signs instead of God Himself – Only looking for miracles instead of loving God (Matthew 12:39).
Being double-minded about God – Trying to serve God and the world at the same time (James 1:8).
Not meditating on God’s Word – Forgetting to think about God’s commands and promises (Joshua 1:8).
Being afraid of God’s truth – Hiding from God’s reality (John 3:19-20).
Failing to honor God with your life – Living for yourself instead of for Him (Romans 12:1).
Ignoring God’s calling – Not using your gifts and life for His purposes (1 Corinthians 7:17).
Hardening your heart toward God – Becoming emotionally and spiritually closed off to Him (Psalm 95:8).
Refusing to submit to God’s timing – Acting ahead of God instead of waiting on Him (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
Testing God intentionally – Demanding signs instead of trusting Him (Matthew 4:7).
Arguing against God’s truth – Trying to justify sin instead of submitting to truth (Isaiah 45:9).
Minimizing sin – Treating sin as small or harmless (Isaiah 5:20).
Denying accountability before God – Refusing to accept responsibility for sin (Genesis 3:12–13).

2. Sins of the Heart / Thoughts

“Sins of the Heart / Thoughts” are inward sins that originate in the mind, desires, and intentions, even if they are not acted upon outwardly. These include pride, envy, lustful thoughts, hatred, and covetousness, which reflect the condition of one’s heart before God. Such sins reveal the inner struggles that can lead to outward actions if left unchecked, emphasizing the importance of guarding both thoughts and attitudes.

Hating someone in your heart – Feeling anger or bitterness toward others without forgiving them (1 John 3:15).
Being jealous of others – Wanting what someone else has and being unhappy with what God gave you (James 3:14).
Loving money too much – Always thinking about wealth instead of God (1 Timothy 6:10).
Being proud or arrogant – Thinking you are better than others or God (Proverbs 16:18).
Planning to harm someone – Thinking of hurting or taking revenge on others (Psalm 37:1-2, Psalm 36:4).
Being greedy in your thoughts – Always wanting more and more possessions, more than you need (Luke 12:15).
Lusting in your heart – Imagining sexual acts that are sinful (Matthew 5:28).
Thinking evil about others – Wanting them to fail or be hurt (Proverbs 24:17-18).
Anger that leads to sin – Letting anger grow without trying to solve the problem (Ephesians 4:26).
Being impatient – Getting frustrated quickly instead of trusting God’s timing (Psalm 37:7).
Coveting your neighbor’s things – Wishing secretly to take what belongs to someone else (Exodus 20:17).
Doubting God secretly – Not trusting that God sees, knows, and controls everything (James 1:6).
Being ungrateful in your heart – Forgetting to thank God for blessings (Romans 1:21).
Thinking you don’t need God – Believing you can do everything alone (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Feeling hopeless – Giving up on God’s promises (Psalm 42:11).
Being selfish in your thoughts – Only thinking about your needs, not others (Philippians 2:4).
Envying others’ success – Resenting people who do well (Galatians 5:26).
Harboring unforgiveness – Refusing to let go of anger in your heart (Matthew 6:14-15).
Thinking you are better than God – Ignoring His plan because you want your own way (Isaiah 55:8-9).
Worrying too much – Letting fear control your thoughts instead of trusting God (Matthew 6:34).
Secretly loving sin – Enjoying sinful things in your mind even if you don’t act on them (Romans 1:32).
Being bitter about life – Holding onto resentment for what has happened (Hebrews 12:15).
Thinking negatively about people – Assuming the worst about others (Proverbs 21:2).
Planning to lie or cheat – Thinking about ways to deceive others (Proverbs 6:16-19).
Feeling proud of your sins – Glorifying bad choices in your mind (Galatians 6:3).
Being double-minded – Trying to follow God and worldly desires at the same time (James 1:8).
Thinking God won’t punish sin – Believing sin is harmless (Ecclesiastes 8:11).
Resenting authority – Feeling hatred or anger toward God’s appointed leaders (Romans 13:1-2).
Secretly wishing evil on someone – Hoping something bad happens to others (Proverbs 24:17).
Thinking you are invisible to God – Believing He doesn’t see what you do in private (Hebrews 4:13).
Wanting fame or attention – Loving compliments more than God (Matthew 6:1).
Secretly criticizing others – Judging in your heart without helping (Matthew 7:1-2).
Being unmerciful in your thoughts – Refusing to forgive even privately (Matthew 18:21-22).
Being envious of spiritual gifts – Feeling jealous of what God gives others (1 Corinthians 12:21).
Thinking God is unfair – Believing He doesn’t treat people rightly (Romans 9:14-16).
Planning to break God’s commands secretly – Thinking about sin without intending to stop (Psalm 19:13).
Loving pleasure more than God – Putting fun or comfort before obedience (2 Timothy 3:4).
Feeling hatred for God’s instructions – Resenting what He says is right (Proverbs 12:1).
Being proud of your intelligence – Thinking your brain is more important than God’s wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:19-20).
Thinking you can escape consequences – Believing you can sin without facing results (Galatians 6:7).
Wanting control over everything – Not trusting God to lead your life (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Being envious of others’ blessings – Feeling upset when someone else is favored (James 3:16).
Loving yourself too much – Being self-centered in thoughts (Philippians 2:3).
Feeling secretly proud of sinning – Enjoying what is wrong in your heart (Romans 1:32).
Thinking you are better than others spiritually – Comparing yourself to others unfairly (Luke 18:11-14).
Fantasizing about revenge – Enjoying thoughts of payback (Proverbs 20:22).
Doubting God’s love – Thinking He doesn’t care about you (Romans 8:38-39).
Being fearful instead of trusting – Letting fear run your decisions (Isaiah 41:10).
Secretly wishing you had someone else’s life – Resenting your own blessings (Ecclesiastes 4:4).
Loving your own ways more than God’s ways – Choosing what feels right instead of what God says is right (Isaiah 55:8-9).

3. Sins of Speech / Words

“Sins of Speech / Words” are offenses committed through the things we say, which can harm others, dishonor God, or spread falsehood. This includes lying, gossip, slander, cursing, and idle or hateful talk. Since words have the power to build up or destroy, these sins highlight the importance of speaking truthfully, kindly, and in a way that honors God.

Lying to others – Saying things that aren’t true to trick or deceive people (Proverbs 12:22).
Gossiping – Talking about someone behind their back in a harmful way (Proverbs 16:28).
Using foul or abusive language – Saying bad words that hurt or disrespect (Ephesians 4:29).
Cursing others – Wishing bad things on someone with your words (James 3:9-10).
Speaking pridefully – Boasting about yourself instead of giving glory to God (Proverbs 27:2).
Flattering to deceive – Saying nice things to trick someone (Psalm 5:9).
Slandering – Saying lies to ruin someone’s reputation (Leviticus 19:16).
Teaching wrong things – Speaking things that lead others away from God (2 Peter 2:1).
Blaspheming God – Using God’s name wrongly or disrespectfully (Exodus 20:7).
Mocking others – Making fun of people to hurt or embarrass them (Proverbs 21:24).
Speaking impatiently – Talking harshly because you are frustrated (Proverbs 15:1).
Complaining constantly – Always finding faults instead of trusting God (Philippians 2:14).
Spreading rumors – Sharing unverified information that harms others (Proverbs 11:13).
Speaking deceitfully – Intentionally misleading people with your words (Psalm 34:13).
Boasting about evil acts – Talking proudly about doing wrong things (Jeremiah 9:3).
Breaking promises – Saying you will do something but not following through (Numbers 30:2).
Speaking angrily – Using words to attack instead of resolve problems (Proverbs 29:22).
Threatening others / Using words to intimidate – Scaring or controlling someone with speech (Psalm 140:3).
Being a false witness – Lying in court or in any situation to harm someone (Exodus 20:16).
Mocking God’s Word – Making fun of the Bible or spiritual truths (2 Peter 3:3-4).
Speaking with hypocrisy – Saying one thing and doing another (Matthew 23:3).
Judging others with words – Criticizing without knowing the full truth (Matthew 7:1-2).
Cursing your own body or life – Using negative words about yourself (James 3:9).
Encouraging others to sin – Using words that push others toward wrong actions (Romans 1:32).
Speaking lazily or carelessly – Saying things without thinking, causing harm (Ecclesiastes 5:2).
Using words to manipulate – Trying to control others through lies or charm (Proverbs 6:12-15).
Scorning the poor or weak – Using words to insult those in need (Proverbs 14:31).
Talking with bitterness – Letting anger show in your words (Hebrews 12:15).
Swearing falsely – Taking an oath you don’t intend to keep (Matthew 5:33-37).
Encouraging gossip – Joining in harmful talk about others (2 Thessalonians 3:11).
Speaking harshly to authority – Disrespecting leaders through words (Romans 13:1-2).
Spreading fear with words – Saying things to make people afraid instead of trusting God (Proverbs 29:25).
Using sarcastic speech to humiliate – Saying mean things in a joking way to hurt others (Proverbs 26:18-19).
Vulgar jokes / Using obscene humor – Making crude or dirty jokes (Ephesians 5:4).
Calling down curses in anger – Using words to call evil on someone (Job 1:5).
Bragging about spiritual knowledge – Making others feel less because of what you know (1 Corinthians 8:1).
Saying “I don’t care” about sin – Using words to show you don’t respect God’s rules (Romans 1:32).
Teasing about faith – Making fun of people’s belief in God (Proverbs 9:7-8).
Using speech to cause division – Words that split families, churches, or friends (Titus 3:10).
Flattering for selfish gain – Saying nice things just to get something (Psalm 12:2).
Speaking in envy – Using words to show jealousy of others (James 3:14).
Encouraging rebellion – Using words to push others to disobey God (1 Samuel 15:23).
Telling secrets to harm others – Using private information to hurt (Proverbs 25:9).
Using words to boast about wealth – Talking proudly about money (Luke 12:15).
Ridiculing God’s creation – Making fun of people or things God made (Psalm 104:24).
Mocking prayer – Speaking as if praying is useless or silly (Matthew 6:5-6).
Mocking the poor / Teasing the weak – Using words to make fun of those struggling (Proverbs 17:5).
Encouraging laziness – Using speech to push people away from work or duty (Proverbs 6:6-11).
Using insulting words in anger – Saying mean things when mad (Proverbs 15:1).
Speaking evil about leaders – Criticizing rulers wrongly (Exodus 22:28).
Promoting lies publicly – Using words to make falsehood seem true (Proverbs 19:5).
Exaggeration / Twisting the truth – Making things sound worse or better than they are (Proverbs 19:5).
Talking proudly about your wisdom – Showing off knowledge instead of humility (Proverbs 3:7).

4. Sins of Actions / Behavior

“Sins of Actions / Behavior” are outward acts that violate God’s commandments and reflect disobedience in daily conduct. These include immoral behavior, violence, theft, injustice, and any actions that harm others or contradict God’s righteous standards. Such sins demonstrate how inward attitudes manifest externally, underscoring the need for repentance and transformed living.

Murdering someone – Taking another person’s life on purpose (Exodus 20:13).
Stealing – Taking what doesn’t belong to you (Exodus 20:15).
Cheating others – Being dishonest in trade, money, or promises (Leviticus 19:13).
Kidnapping – Forcibly taking someone against their will (Exodus 21:16).
Being violent – Hurting people physically (Proverbs 3:31).
Being lazy – Not doing work you should do (Proverbs 13:4).
Being greedy – Always wanting more than you need (Luke 12:15).
Adultery – Sleeping with someone who is not your spouse (Exodus 20:14).
Forcing others into sexual sin – Making someone do sexual things against their will (Deuteronomy 22:25-27).
Masturbation with lust – Doing sexual acts while thinking wrongly (Matthew 5:28).
Being disrespectful to parents – Not listening or honoring your mom and dad (Exodus 20:12).
Being dishonest in court – Lying or misleading in legal matters (Exodus 23:1-2).
Breaking promises or contracts – Not keeping your word (Numbers 30:2).
Gambling dishonestly – Taking money through cheating or deceit (Proverbs 28:22).
Being gluttonous – Eating or drinking too much (Proverbs 23:20-21).
Overworking to harm others – Using power or work to hurt people (James 5:4).
Taking revenge – Hurting someone because they hurt you (Romans 12:19).
Hoarding possessions – Keeping things selfishly instead of helping others (Luke 12:16-21).
Being envious – Acting out of jealousy toward others (James 3:16).
Cheating in business – Lying or taking unfair advantage for profit (Proverbs 20:10).
Bribery – Paying someone to do wrong (Exodus 23:8).
Being violent to animals – Hurting animals unnecessarily (Proverbs 12:10).
Slavery or oppressing others – Treating people unfairly as if they’re property (Isaiah 58:6).
Killing unborn children – Abortion without God’s approval (Psalm 139:13-16).
Getting drunk – Drinking too much alcohol (Ephesians 5:18).
Doing drugs to escape life – Using substances to avoid responsibilities (Galatians 5:21).
Practicing witchcraft or magic – Trying to control life with evil powers (Galatians 5:20).
Worshiping idols physically – Making or bowing to things instead of God (Exodus 20:4-5).
Being proud in your actions – Acting like you are better than everyone (Proverbs 16:18).
Disobeying leaders or authorities – Not following rules set by God or leaders (Romans 13:1-2).
Harming strangers or foreigners – Treating outsiders badly (Leviticus 19:33-34).
Being cruel to the poor – Ignoring or abusing people in need (Proverbs 14:31).
Lying with your actions – Acting kind but meaning harm (Matthew 23:28).
Destroying property – Breaking things on purpose (Exodus 22:5).
Engaging in sexual immorality – Any sexual sin outside marriage (1 Corinthians 6:18).
Using violence in anger – Hurting people when you are mad (Proverbs 29:22).
Cheating in school or tests – Being dishonest to get ahead (Proverbs 12:22).
Being lazy in service to God – Ignoring your spiritual duties (Romans 12:11).
Overworking others unfairly – Making people work too hard (James 5:4).
Sexual harassment – Treating others wrongly through sexual actions or touches (Ephesians 5:3).
Robbing or looting – Taking things by force (Isaiah 10:2).
Hurting family members – Physically or emotionally harming relatives (Exodus 21:15).
Neglecting children or dependents – Not caring for people under your responsibility (James 1:27).
Taking bribes to harm justice – Accepting money to act wrongly (Exodus 23:8).
Wasting resources – Using God’s gifts carelessly (Proverbs 21:20).
Being dishonest in trade – Giving wrong weights or measures (Leviticus 19:35-36).
Engaging in violence for pleasure – Hurting for fun or pride (Psalm 11:5).
Being rebellious in daily life – Constantly ignoring God’s rules (1 Samuel 15:23).
Practicing occult rituals – Doing spiritual things God forbids (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).
Participating in sinful games or activities – Doing things that encourage sin (1 Corinthians 10:23).

5. Ceremonial / Religious Sins

“Ceremonial / Religious Sins” involve the misuse, neglect, or corruption of sacred practices, ordinances, and duties related to worship and devotion to God. These sins include offering worship with impure motives, hypocrisy in religious observance, and treating holy things as common or meaningless. They emphasize that God desires sincere obedience and reverence of the heart, not merely outward religious form.

Idolatry / Worshiping false gods or images – Giving honor or devotion to anything other than God (Exodus 20:3-4).
Graven images / Making statues to worship – Creating objects to represent God or spirits and treating them like God (Leviticus 26:1).
Sacrificing to idols / False offerings – Giving gifts or sacrifices to false gods (Deuteronomy 7:25).
Seeking guidance from mediums or spirits – Consulting fortune-tellers, psychics, or the dead (Leviticus 19:31).
Divination / Witchcraft / Sorcery – Trying to predict the future or use magic (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).
Occult practices / Using spells or charms – Engaging in supernatural practices outside God’s instruction (Galatians 5:19-21).
False prophecy / Speaking lies in God’s name – Claiming to speak for God but giving untrue messages (Jeremiah 23:16).
Blasphemy / Speaking against God or His Word – Saying bad things about God, His name, or His Word (Leviticus 24:16).
Neglecting God’s commands – Choosing your own way instead of obeying God (Deuteronomy 28:15).
Sacrificing without obedience / Empty rituals – Doing rituals but ignoring God’s heart or rules (Isaiah 1:11-17).
Hypocritical worship / Pretending to honor God – Acting religious but your heart doesn’t really care (Matthew 15:8-9).
Profaning God’s name / Misusing sacred words – Using God’s name carelessly or disrespectfully (Exodus 20:7).
Ignoring God’s feasts / Appointed times – Not keeping God’s special days holy (Leviticus 23:37-38).
Offering polluted or spoiled sacrifices – Giving God something defective or unworthy (Malachi 1:8).
Sacrificing for personal gain / Bribing God – Doing religious acts for selfish benefit (Micah 6:6-8).
Pagan rituals / Following false religious customs – Copying ceremonies from false religions (Jeremiah 10:2-3).
Using God’s gifts for evil purposes – Twisting spiritual gifts or offerings to serve sin (Romans 1:22-23).
False vows / Promising God things you won’t do – Making promises to God you don’t keep (Ecclesiastes 5:4-5).
Worshiping God in the wrong way – Doing things that God never asked for (John 4:23-24).
Pride in religious status / Being “religious” to impress others – Acting spiritual to look good in front of people (Luke 18:9-14).
Trusting in rituals instead of God – Believing ceremonies save you rather than faith and obedience (Isaiah 29:13).
Offering sacrifices without a repentant heart – Doing religious acts without turning from sin (Psalm 51:16-17).
Engaging in superstitions / Fear-based rituals – Believing in luck, charms, or signs instead of trusting God (Deuteronomy 18:9-14).
Denying God in secret / Pretending to be faithful – Acting like a believer outwardly but rejecting God inside (Matthew 23:27-28).
Corrupting the temple / Misusing holy places – Using God’s house for selfish or sinful purposes (Matthew 21:13).
Bringing wrong offerings / Not following God’s instructions – Ignoring God’s way of worship and doing your own (Leviticus 1:3-4).
Seeking God only for blessings / Not for Him – Coming to God just to get things, not to honor Him (James 4:3).
Pretending to pray / Empty prayers – Saying words to God without meaning them (Isaiah 29:13).
Showing favoritism in religious duties – Treating some people better or worse during worship (James 2:1-4).
Ignoring God’s word / Not teaching His commands – Not telling others or living by God’s instructions (Deuteronomy 11:19).

6. Sexual Sins

“Sexual Sins” are violations of God’s design for sexual purity and the covenant of marriage. They include adultery, fornication, lust, pornography, and any sexual behavior or desire that falls outside God’s intended boundaries. These sins affect both the body and the soul, often carrying deep spiritual and relational consequences.

Adultery / Cheating on your spouse – Having sex with someone who isn’t your husband or wife (Exodus 20:14).
Fornication / Sex outside of marriage – Any sexual act before or outside marriage (1 Corinthians 6:18).
Lust / Desiring someone sexually – Thinking about someone sexually in a sinful way (Matthew 5:28).
Homosexual acts / Sex with the same gender – Sexual relations between people of the same sex (Leviticus 18:22).
Incest / Sexual relations with family – Sex with close relatives (Leviticus 18:6-18).
Bestiality / Sex with animals – Having sex with animals (Exodus 22:19).
Prostitution / Selling yourself for sex – Exchanging sex for money or favors (Proverbs 6:26).
Sodomy / Sexual perversions – Any unnatural sexual acts forbidden by God (Genesis 19:5-13).
Polygamy / Marrying multiple spouses selfishly – Having many spouses for selfish reasons (1 Timothy 3:2).
Sexual immorality in general – Any sexual sin against God’s law (Galatians 5:19-21).
Sexual harassment / Pressuring others – Forcing or tempting someone into sexual acts (Ephesians 5:3).
Rape / Forcing someone to have sex – Violating someone sexually without consent (Deuteronomy 22:25-27).
Sexual fantasies / Thinking lustfully – Imagining sexual acts in your mind that are sinful (Job 31:1).
Sex with someone engaged / Betrothed – Sleeping with someone promised to another (Exodus 22:16-17).
Adultery of the heart / Loving someone else sexually while married – Loving or desiring another sexually while married (Matthew 5:27-28).
Seduction / Leading others into sexual sin – Tempting someone else to commit sexual sin (Proverbs 7:6-23).
Orgies / Immoral parties – Taking part in gatherings full of sexual sin (Romans 13:13).
Pornography / Looking at sexual images – Watching or reading sexual material for pleasure (Job 31:1).
Masturbation with lust / Selfish sexual pleasure – Sexual acts alone with sinful desire (Matthew 5:28).
Sexual pride / Boasting about sexual conquests – Bragging about sexual sin (Proverbs 6:32).
Homosexual lust / Thinking about same-sex sexual acts – Lusting after the same gender (Romans 1:26-27).
Sexual corruption / Leading others into sexual sin – Causing someone else to sin sexually (1 Corinthians 6:9-10).
Inciting sexual immorality / Encouraging sin – Promoting or making sexual sin seem okay (Colossians 3:5).
Adultery with widows or married women – Having sexual relations with someone else’s spouse (Leviticus 20:10).
Sexual abuse / Using sex to hurt others – Hurting someone through sexual sin (2 Samuel 13:14).
Corrupting the young / Teaching them sexual sin – Leading children into sexual sin (Matthew 18:6).
Using sexual sin for power / Manipulation – Controlling or taking advantage sexually (Genesis 39:7-12).
Sex outside of covenant / Not honoring marriage – Any sexual act without God’s approval (Hebrews 13:4).
Procuring / Setting someone up for sexual sin – Arranging sexual sin for another (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5).
Sexual uncleanness in thought or action – Any impure sexual thought or act (Ephesians 5:3).

7. Sins Against Love, Mercy, & Human Responsibility

Sins Against Love, Mercy, & Human Responsibility occur when a person fails to love others as God commands, showing hardness of heart through hatred, unforgiveness, indifference, oppression, or neglect of those in need. These sins include refusing mercy, exploiting others, ignoring justice, and neglecting one’s moral duty to protect life, speak truth, and act compassionately. They violate the call to love one’s neighbor, uphold righteousness, and reflect God’s mercy in both action and intent.

Lack of love for others – Not caring about people the way God commands (Matthew 22:39).
Refusing to help those in need – Ignoring someone who needs help when you can assist (James 2:15–16).
Withholding kindness – Choosing not to be kind when kindness is possible (Proverbs 3:27).
Hard-heartedness toward suffering – Feeling no compassion for others’ pain (Zechariah 7:9–12).
Neglecting the poor – Turning away from people who lack basic needs (Proverbs 21:13).
Oppressing the weak – Taking advantage of people who cannot defend themselves (Isaiah 10:1–2).
Showing favoritism – Treating some people better than others because of status or wealth (James 2:1–4).
Refusing forgiveness – Choosing not to forgive someone who wronged you (Matthew 18:21–35).
Returning evil for evil – Getting revenge instead of responding with grace (Romans 12:17).
Ignoring injustice – Seeing wrongdoing and doing nothing about it (Isaiah 1:16–17).
Lack of mercy – Being harsh instead of compassionate (Matthew 5:7).
Self-centered living – Focusing only on yourself while ignoring others (Philippians 2:4).
Refusing reconciliation – Avoiding peace when it is possible to restore relationships (Matthew 5:23–24).
Unkind judgment of others – Judging people harshly without grace (Matthew 7:1–2).
Neglecting family responsibilities – Failing to care for your own household (1 Timothy 5:8).
Using people for personal gain – Treating others as tools instead of people (Micah 6:8).
Exploiting workers – Taking advantage of people’s labor unfairly (James 5:4).
Ignoring widows and orphans – Failing to care for those without protection (James 1:27).
Refusing hospitality – Not welcoming or helping others when able (Hebrews 13:2).
Lack of compassion – Being cold or indifferent to others’ suffering (Colossians 3:12).
Harboring resentment – Letting anger and bitterness grow toward others (Ephesians 4:31).
Failing to love enemies – Refusing to show kindness to those who hurt you (Matthew 5:44).
Withholding generosity – Choosing not to give when God leads you to give (2 Corinthians 9:7).
Ignoring spiritual needs of others – Not caring whether others know God (Romans 10:14).
Refusing correction when harming others – Continuing behavior that hurts people (Proverbs 28:13).
Lack of empathy – Not trying to understand others’ pain or struggles (Romans 12:15).
Being unforgiving in attitude – Carrying a spirit of unforgiveness even without words (Mark 11:25).
Neglecting acts of mercy – Failing to show mercy when it is clearly needed (Hosea 6:6).
Indifference to human suffering – Not being moved by the pain of others (Luke 10:33–37).
Failure to walk in love – Living in a way that does not reflect God’s love (Ephesians 5:2).

8. Sins of Neglect, Knowledge, & Spiritual Responsibility

Sins of Neglect, Knowledge, & Spiritual Responsibility occur when a person fails to act on the truth and responsibility God has revealed to them, whether through ignorance, apathy, or deliberate refusal to obey. These sins include neglecting prayer, repentance, righteous living, and the care of others, despite knowing what is right. They reflect a failure to steward spiritual understanding and to walk faithfully in obedience to God’s will.

Ignoring known truth – Knowing what God says is right but choosing not to follow it (James 4:17).
Failure to grow spiritually – Staying spiritually immature instead of growing in faith (Hebrews 5:12).
Neglecting prayer – Choosing not to communicate with God (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Neglecting Scripture – Not reading or learning God’s Word (Psalm 119:105).
Spiritual laziness – Being careless about faith and spiritual life (Proverbs 6:6–11).
Failing to obey after understanding – Hearing God’s truth but not acting on it (James 1:22).
Ignoring conviction of sin – Feeling God’s correction but refusing to respond (John 16:8).
Neglecting salvation – Taking God’s offer of salvation lightly (Hebrews 2:3).
Failure to repent – Refusing to turn away from sin (Acts 3:19).
Ignoring God’s calling – Not responding to what God has called you to do (Matthew 22:14).
Failure to seek God – Not pursuing a relationship with Him (Jeremiah 29:13).
Neglecting fellowship – Avoiding gathering with other believers (Hebrews 10:25).
Failure to share the gospel – Not telling others about salvation when given the chance (Mark 16:15).
Ignoring spiritual gifts – Not using what God has given you to serve others (1 Peter 4:10).
Neglecting obedience in small things – Ignoring “small” commands from God (Luke 16:10).
Failure to walk in faith – Living by sight instead of trusting God (2 Corinthians 5:7).
Ignoring God’s warnings – Refusing to take Scripture’s warnings seriously (Proverbs 1:24–25).
Spiritual indifference – Not caring about God or spiritual matters (Revelation 3:15–16).
Failure to discipline yourself spiritually – Lacking self-control in faith (1 Corinthians 9:27).
Neglecting holiness – Not pursuing a holy life (Hebrews 12:14).
Ignoring accountability – Avoiding correction or responsibility before God (Romans 14:12).
Failing to prepare spiritually – Living unprepared for Christ’s return (Matthew 25:1–13).
Neglecting good works – Not doing good even when able (Titus 3:8).
Ignoring spiritual warfare – Being careless about temptation and spiritual danger (Ephesians 6:11).
Failure to guard your heart – Allowing sinful influences to shape your life (Proverbs 4:23).
Neglecting gratitude – Forgetting to thank God (Colossians 3:15).
Ignoring God’s patience – Taking God’s mercy for granted (Romans 2:4).
Failure to endure in faith – Giving up spiritually during hardship (Matthew 24:13).
Neglecting obedience out of fear or comfort – Choosing comfort over faithfulness (Galatians 1:10).
Refusing full surrender to God – Holding parts of your life back from God (Luke 9:23).