Many have often wondered what sin is exactly, and how to define it. I’ve heard it defined once as:
“‘Sin’ is a departure of the way things ought to be.”
- Envy
- Gluttony
- Wrath
- Lust
- Pride
- Greed
- Sloth
“For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.” -Isaiah 14:13-14
Q: Why is “Lust” a sin?
A: Because when you lust for something, you scheme in your heart to take something that is not yours by force, to satisfy your own selfish desires. The root of lust is pride, which is the sin.
Q: Why is “Greed” a sin?
A: Because greed is the excessive desire to possess an overabundant wealth of something, for your own desires. You want more than you need to satisfy your own selfish desires. The root of greed is pride, which is the sin.
Q: Why is “Gluttony” a sin?
A: Because gluttony, like greed, is an excessive desire to over-indulge or over-consume something. You want more than you need and can handle, to satisfy your own selfish desires. The root of gluttony is pride, which is the sin.
Q: Why is “Envy” a sin?
A: Because envy/covetousness is a desire to obtain something that another person has that you do not, or a desire for another person to lose what you don’t have. It is the excessive focus of oneself that causes an envious person to seek satisfaction to their selfish desires, often neglecting others. The root of envy is pride, which is the sin.
Taken from: http://garrydavid.tumblr.com/post/7698558588/what-is-sin