Well, whatever is not of faith is sin.
Breaking God's law, rebellion against God, and falling short is sin.
(I believe Heb. says rejecting God is
willful sin.)
The only sin that isn't covered at the cross is rejection of our Lord and Savior (unbelief).
I'm sure happy Jesus defeated sin at the cross, because otherwise we'd all earn our wages of death.
Oh, and love covers a multitude of sins...so it would be wise to love your neighbor. :yes
That said, we are called to liberty, being freed from the law of sin and death, so I believe the only "sin" a Christian can commit is rebellion (walking in disobedience), and that, by the way, is always willful. We don't
have to disobey. We know we shouldn't commit adultery, lie, cheat, steal, so if we do such things, we're in rebellion. It comes down to our motives and our heart attitude. I've found the older I get, knowing God is faithful to make my life miserable when I don't do what I should, or when I do something I know I shouldn't, I'm inclined to just obey...out of fear of the repercussions.
(That should set a lot of people off)... :biglaugh
Seriously, don't we all desire to please Him? He is so worthy. I honestly believe our hearts are programmed to be pleasing in His sight.
I don't believe when I react in the flesh when I smash my thumb with a hammer it's sin (since it isn't rebellion....although it certainly is falling short of the glory of God. I'm still in the flesh and until we receive our glorified body we'll be subject to reacting under certain circumstances. But when the Lord puts it on my heart to speak a word of encouragement to that annoying lady across the street, and I put it off, then I'm in rebellion against God. I have no peace until I have set things right.
Now here I am rambling ...boring all my friends so I'll just say goodnight. Good topic, though, Jason. I hope we can all remember to show some love for our brothers and sisters in the Lord as we discuss the Word.