Which is the worst sin? Answer: there isn’t one. Sin is a black and white issue, either something is a sin or it isn’t. There’s no worst or least.

Many people think all they need to do to get into heaven is live by the Ten Commandments. But Jesus taught that sin is much more subtle than murder or theft. Take anger, for example. Anger can be a sin. (Matthew 5:21-22) It doesn’t break a commandment and yet can be counted against us as sin.

So, what is sin? I’ve heard many definitions, but the one I like best is “that which God would disapprove of.” Which begs the question: what, exactly, does God disapprove of? To answer that question you’ll have to get to know God. You do that by spending time with Him, just as you would anyone else. The best way to get to know Him is through reading the Bible. The Bible teaches us about God and you’ll learn, among other things, what He likes and dislikes. The better you know God the better you’ll be able to spot sin in your daily life and avoid it.

Someone once asked me, “Who cares if I sin? God forgives sin, doesn’t He?” Yes and no. If you repent of a sin, it can be forgiven, yes. Forgiven sin is God’s way of honoring our attempt to be good. But the root of sin lies in our intentions. If you intentionally sin and simply expect to be forgiven, you’ve not made an attempt to be good and therefore there’s nothing there for Him to honor, and your sins will stay with you.

The bottom line is this: when you die, you’ll be judged and your unforgiven sins will weigh against you. It doesn’t affect me at all whether your soul goes to heaven or hell, but it does affect you. For your own good, read your Bible. Learn about God. Learn to recognize sin in all its forms and avoid it. Don’t let sin stop you from entering the Kingdom of Heaven.