Sinning displeases God. But that is not all it does. It harms the sinner and those around them. The most damaging thing a person can do to themselves and to others is to sin. Nothing is as harmful as sinning. The damage may be invisible for a long time, but it is there nonetheless. Just like cancer.
Also, the tiniest sin is like eating rotten garbage. It is disgusting and repulsive. Those who know sin’s nature will recognize this.
Sinning displeases God, because He is holy. But that is not the only reason. It displeases Him, it grieves Him, because it injures those He loves greatly.
Often people think, “I will go ahead and sin, because God will forgive me.” He may forgive you, but you will still be injured by your sins.
1 Corinthians 11:29-30 KJV
[29] For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
[30] For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
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