1. sin - Noun
2. sin - Verb
3. sin - Pronoun
5. Sin - Proper noun
Old form of Since.
Transgression of the law of God; disobedience of the divine command; any violation of God's will, either in purpose or conduct; moral deficiency in the character; iniquity; as, sins of omission and sins of commission.
An offense, in general; a violation of propriety; a misdemeanor; as, a sin against good manners.
To depart voluntarily from the path of duty prescribed by God to man; to violate the divine law in any particular, by actual transgression or by the neglect or nonobservance of its injunctions; to violate any known rule of duty; -- often followed by against.
To violate human rights, law, or propriety; to commit an offense; to trespass; to transgress.
Source: Webster's dictionaryLove every man in spite of his falling into sin. Never mind the sins, but remember that the foundation of the man is the same - the image of God. John of Kronstadt
Injustice is a great sin. All sins have some "extenuating circumstances”, but injustice has none. Injustice draws the wrath of God. It is a tremendous thing! Those who commit injustice set their heads on fire. Paisios of Mount Athos
The Lord sometimes allows people who are devoted to Him to fall into such dreadful vices; and this is in order to prevent them from falling into a still greater sin-pride. Your temptation will pass and you will spend the remaining days of your life in humility. Only do not forget your sin. Seraphim of Sarov
Your whole destiny is involved in the attitude you take toward your sin. American Proverb
If you really have to sin, then choose a sin that you enjoy. Persian Proverb
God forgives the sin of gluttony. Catalan Proverb