QUOTE : But I think there is an even bigger reason why God hates sin so much.” William’s eyes were wide as they studied his father’s face. “It’s because sin cost Him the life of His Son, Jesus. God decreed that those who sin roust die. Man sinned—but God still loved him. God didn’t want man to die for his sin, so God provided a substitute. If man accepted the fact that another had died in his place, and was truly sorry for his sin, then he wouldn’t have to die.