Generally, that which creates some substantial, unjustified harm to my fellow man.
>Generally, that which creates some substantial, unjustified harm to my fellow man.<
No sin = no need for a savior = God is a Liar
And you believe that you create no "substantial" harm? Or only the justified kind?
What is "substantial"? Who defines it? And how can you know the degree of harm you cause to others?
SD
Sinning is not about creating substantial, unjustified harm to your fellow man. It is about offending God. Not believing that you are a sinner is in itself the sin of pride. You might want to read the Ten Commandments again and then read Jesus' words about them. As an example, Jesus said that a man who looks at a woman lustfully has committed adultery in his heart. There are many other examples. Have you ever gossipped, had a rude thought about someone, wished for something someone else has, or argued with someone because you wanted your own way? These are sins (backbiting, detraction, envy, lack of humility), although not as serious as murder or stealing. The seven deadly sins are pride, anger, envy, covetousness, gluttony, lust, and sloth. There are a lot of sub-categories to each of them. Most of the sub-categories have to do with how we think and not so much our actions. Offenses against love for our fellow man begin in our minds and hearts, and even if we never actually "do" anything harmful to someone, just thinking harmful things is still a sin. Jesus said, "What comes out of a man is what defiles a man. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, fornication, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a man." Mark 7:20-23