The Heart of Sin

A sin is not simply breaking the rules. It’s when we say in our
hearts, “God, I know what you want and I don’t care. I want what I
want.” Fr. Mike makes it abundantly clear that sin is defiance
toward God—usually in favor of self-interest. So often, when
Catholics talk about sin people see our sense of morality as a set
of rules that we arbitrarily follow. Those who criticize the
Church’s moral teachings often accuse Catholics of misinterpreting
Christ’s words when they are the ones who are twisting his words,
while failing to recognize how our relationship with God is in the
balance.