Funny Quote by J. I. Packer
“There are no small sins against a great God”
About This Quote
Source Book: Knowing God, J. I. Packer, 1978
It warns that even minor transgressions matter when directed toward a supreme being.
In simple terms: Small sins matter to a great God.
Key Takeaway
Take wrongdoing seriously.
Themes
morality
spirituality
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- moral decision making
Key Concepts
theology
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge the seriousness of a minor fault?
- What does reverence for God demand of daily conduct?
A Different Perspective
Even small sins can be rationalized, diminishing accountability.
![“You will say these are very small sins... [But] it does not matter how small the sins are provided that their cumulative effect is to edge the man away from the Light and out into the Nothing. Murder is no better than cards if cards can do the trick. Indeed, the safest road to Hell is the gradual…” quote by C. S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18e/c-s-lewis-2-132_can-do_you-will-say-these-are-very-small-sins-b_2964969.jpg)
