I think your premise of gradations of sin (and gradations of punishment) is quite biblical. What comes to mind is Luke 12:47-48, "And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more."
I think scripture clearly teaches there is a hierarchy of sin and a hierarchy of good works. Just the statements about “rewarding each according to his works” and many others. I think the error comes from misinterpretation of, anger is equivalent to murder in the sermon on the mount, where we are also told to “be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect”. I think the point here is that, compared to the perfection of God, even what we consider minor sins, cause separation from God and must be covered by Christs blood.
“A dogs breakfast of creepiness”…..I’m afraid this expression is going to stick in my mind now as it succinctly describes many sins or creepy things from our time 🤣
I think your premise of gradations of sin (and gradations of punishment) is quite biblical. What comes to mind is Luke 12:47-48, "And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more."
I think scripture clearly teaches there is a hierarchy of sin and a hierarchy of good works. Just the statements about “rewarding each according to his works” and many others. I think the error comes from misinterpretation of, anger is equivalent to murder in the sermon on the mount, where we are also told to “be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect”. I think the point here is that, compared to the perfection of God, even what we consider minor sins, cause separation from God and must be covered by Christs blood.
“A dogs breakfast of creepiness”…..I’m afraid this expression is going to stick in my mind now as it succinctly describes many sins or creepy things from our time 🤣