GREATER LESSER EVILS Matthew 11 20 24 With

“With us, sins, like dogs, have pedigrees. With God they are all alike.

James 2: 10 -13 Is there a difference in sins? Can one choose the

Other Considerations I John 1: 5 -10 – Can we accomplish repentance? I John

General Fact of Reward and Punishment Matt. 20: 9 -12 – Are we capable

Gal. 6: 10 “As we have opportunity”. If we are unaware of opportunity we

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GREATER & LESSER EVILS Matthew 11: 20 -24

“With us, sins, like dogs, have pedigrees. With God they are all alike. There are no ‘greater’ evils or lesser truth either…Whether a thing is a greater or lesser evil falls fully within the realm of Human Judgment…No two humans would agree as to which of two evils is ‘lesser. ’ God nowhere differentiates between evils. Only men do…” (Oliver Goldsmith)

James 2: 10 -13 Is there a difference in sins? Can one choose the minor sins to practice? Or only the highest forms of righteousness? Matt. 23: 23 There may be differences in effects of some sins. And some virtues are superior to others at special times. Examine: Luke 12: 47 -48; Matt. 12: 22 -37; Heb. 10: 26 -31.

Other Considerations I John 1: 5 -10 – Can we accomplish repentance? I John 5: 16 -17 – What is a sin “not unto death? ” Numbers 15: 27 -31 – “unwittingly”. “With a high hand”. Virtues – I Cor. 13: 13 What is the greatest law? – Matt. 22: 37 -40

General Fact of Reward and Punishment Matt. 20: 9 -12 – Are we capable of disputing with God about this? Matt. 25: 41 – Is this fair? Rev. 20: 15 Luke 12: 47 -48 – Is this a Contradiction? Rom. 2: 6; 2 Cor. 5: 10

Gal. 6: 10 “As we have opportunity”. If we are unaware of opportunity we seem exempt from doing good. Should we remain in ignorance. Does God reward the heart which is disposed to righteousness if no deed is performed? James 2. Consider also – James 3: 1 cf. Matt. 18: 5 -6 2 Peter 2: 21; Heb. 6: 4 ff