Sin Isn't Sin

This monologue follows a character who initially dismisses sin as insignificant, believing it isn’t real unless one is caught. Entering flamboyantly from the back of the sanctuary, the actor boasts about their carefree lifestyle, mocks biblical teachings, and expresses skepticism about God and salvation. However, as they casually flip through the Bible, scripture begins to confront their hardened heart. Slowly, physical and emotional burdens manifest—weariness, pain, and an overwhelming sense of guilt. The actor leans heavily on a walking stick as the weight of sin becomes undeniable.

Upon reaching the stage, they stand before a cross, finally admitting their sin and surrendering to God. In a powerful visual, they place the walking stick—symbolizing their crutch of denial—against the cross, acknowledging that only Christ can set them free. As they exit, they look back, realizing their sin has been laid at the foot of the cross, where it belongs.

Cast: 1 (monologue)

Biblical References:

• Romans 6:23 – "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
• Romans 8:2 – "Through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."
• Revelation 1:5 – "To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood."

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 10

Script sample:

Actor enters from back of sanctuary, carries a walking stick, swinging it flamboyantly, looking behind from time to time while walking up the aisle.

Actor: Hey guys, had a great time as usual! See you again soon! Wonderful party, gotta do it again soon. Can’t remember having such a great time in a long time. Matter of fact, can’t remember a lot of this great time either.

What do you mean, that’s a sin? Everybody knows, sin isn’t sin unless you are caught. Besides, I happen to like my lifestyle. I gotta be me, know what I’m saying? There’s lots of time for long faces later in life.

You have no right to impose your standards on others. God gave me a right to choose my lifestyle. God? Of course I believe in a God. No doubt in my mind, somewhere back there, must have been a God, the big bang had to get started by someone, or something. Makes sense is all.

No, I don’t believe in all the mumbo jumbo that you Bible thumpers do, no one in their right mind believes in that nonsense. If God was to come back, my bet is He wouldn’t believe in it either.

God, here, now? No, of course not! God’s in heaven . . wherever that may happen to be.

Jesus? Was He real? Not sure . . . maybe . . . likely . . . maybe. Died for my sins? I don’t think so Tim! Nobody needs to do anything for me, I’m under control. I want that someone does something for me, I ask, OK?

Besides, like I said, a sin isn’t a sin unless you are caught.

picks up Bible off front pew, thumbs through it

Look at this will you? Bible. (reads) To my son on your baptism.

[Romans 6:23.3] For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Mumbo jumbo! Wages of sin . . . .death . . . yeh, right! And free gift?

Give your head a shake! Nothings free! But the best part is the eternal life thing!

Don’t you just love it?

Hey, here I am, wanna sign up to live forever!

Way I feel this morning, no way I want to live forever. . .

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