commit sin

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For how is it possible that men should commit sin as sin, and for its own sake, if they never do anything except what is the most agreeable to them?

From A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory by Bledsoe, Albert Taylor

I thought of my theory; but I was fearful that I should commit sin if I tampered with the sacred “breath of life.”

From Theory of Circulation by Respiration Synopsis of its Principles and History by Willard, Emma

Scandal supposes an inducement to commit sin, which is not the case when the receiver is already all disposed to sin and is as bad as the giver.

From Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals by Stapleton, John H. (John Henry)

The master then tried to make him yield through the medium of Herz, but Newman said to him: "I cannot offend my Lord Jesus, and would rather die than commit sin."

From Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by B.D.

It must be seen whether they have not made others commit sin, or at least put them in danger of doing so.

From The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, April 1865 by Various