A 'sin' is something which is not necessary.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sin is defined as actions that are not necessary for your purpose.
- In plain terms
- Sin is anything you do that is not needed.
- What can you take from it?
- Evaluate actions based on necessity to identify sin.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What actions are truly necessary?
- How do you define sin?
Another view
Necessity is subjective and varies by context.
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