Q66. Are sins thus heightened, distinguished from others by any special name?
Yes; they are called rebellion, and are compared to the sin of witchcraft, they are called willful sins, they are called briars and thorns, and they that bring them forth are nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be burned.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
1 Samuel 15:23
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.”
Hebrews 10:26
“For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,”
Hebrews 6:7,8
“For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.”