Nephi is extremely sensitive to sin. “The Lord cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance” (D&C 1:31). The sanctified man cannot “look upon sin save it were with abhorrence” (Alma 13:12). What Nephi enumerates as sin is rarely considered as sin by mortal man: guilt feelings for our thoughts (v. 26); slackening of strength because of our physical afflictions; or, anger because of our enemies (v. 27). Many people excuse or rationalize away their sins as the normal way of life for which God does not hold us accountable. The sanctified man makes no excuses for sin, but turns to the Lord and praises him for his blessings (v. 30).