“Big Sins” vs. “Small Sins”

In my circle of friends, the subject has come up several times of “big sins” vs. “small sins”. A sin is something that separates us from God, so how can one be bigger than the other?

This reminds me of a story about a woman and her three children. The girl was practicing piano with her teacher, the boys were going upstairs. The first boy was running, the second was walking slowly with his head down. The mother asked what he was doing and he replied “praying”. She asked about what and he said he could not tell her because she would be mad. She said she would not and he told her it was about a problem he had with his mind. Quite curious now about what type problem a 7 year old could have with his mind, she convinced him she would not be mad. He said “Every time I see my piano teacher, my head tells my tongue to stick out.” As she tried not to laugh, she told him that God could indeed help him with both his mind and his tongue.

I, too, have trouble with my tongue sometimes. Maybe not with sticking it out, but with bitter or hurtful words. Gossip. Anger. I’m sure some of you may know what I’m talking about. I’m thankful to have a God that will take time to listen to all my prayers, whether they may be great or small.

Love in Christ
Samantha Montgomery