Question: Which is worse: killing 15 people or stealing a piece of bubble gum? Now, who will pay for those sins? 1. I.e., is one sin worse than another? a. The answer is "no", in that the wages of sin is death (Rom.6:23). Unforgiven sin, whatever it is, will cause one to be lost. Murderers will have their part in the lake that burns with fire, which is the second death (Rev.21:8). Thieves shall not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Cor. 6:10). b. On the other hand, some sins are worse than others regarding their very nature, or their consequences, or their harm done to others. If one steals something, he can and should make restitution. If one takes another's life, that is irreversible. Not only has he taken the individual's life away, but he has brought sorrow upon one's loved ones and friends that is incalculable, and cannot be measured. c. Passages: 1 Tim. 5:8; 1 Cor. 11:17; 2 Pet. 2:20. 2. Who will pay? a. The nature of some sins is that restitution can be made for the thing taken, or for the harm done. Repentance involves restitution whenever possible. b. So far as payment for sin is concerned, in the sense of atonement or forgiveness, the only price that can be paid has been paid: the blood of the sinless Son of God. c. Passages: Lk. 7:42: when they had not wherewith to pay; 1 Pet. 1:18,19. d. Song: Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to thy cross I cling. Song: What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.