Bible dictionary for children
Sin
Sin means what goes against God's good ways, including harmful actions and attitudes.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Sin means what goes against God's good ways, including harmful actions and attitudes. Naming sin should lead toward truth, help and change, not calling a child worthless.
Talk about it
How can we admit a wrong without saying a person has no worth?
An example from the Bible
Romans says that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory. Paul goes on to speak about God's freely given grace.
Read Romans 3:23 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Romans 3:23
for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
