According to the Bible, sin is

• a rebellion against the divine law, and the divine law-giver, 1 Jn 3:4
• a disabling and disfiguring illness, Isa 1:4-6; Rom 3:10-18
• a dark cloud which hides God’s face, Isa 59:2
• a rope which binds us fast, Prov 5:22
• something which casts us into slavery, Neh 9:36f
• an overwhelming burden, Psa 38:4
• a robber, which snatches away that which would do us good, Jer 5:25
• a bringer of devastation, Mic 6:13
• a trip-wire, Prov 13:6
• an accusing witness, Isa 59:12
• a sure detective, Num 32:23

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