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Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.
Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.
. . . it is the very nature of sin to prevent man from meditating on spiritual things. . .
. . . it is the very nature of sin to prevent man from meditating on spiritual things. . .
 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal 
life through Jesus Christ our read more 
 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal 
life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful
Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful
 Nor custom, nor example, nor cast numbers
 Of such as do offend, make less the sin.  
 Nor custom, nor example, nor cast numbers
 Of such as do offend, make less the sin. 
Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for read more
Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.
Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.
Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.
 I couldn't live in peace if I put the shadow of a wilful sin 
between myself and God.  
 I couldn't live in peace if I put the shadow of a wilful sin 
between myself and God. 
 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors 
is hard.  
 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors 
is hard.