What does the Bible teach about sin and its consequences?

Sin is depicted in Scripture as the root cause of all human suffering and death, as illustrated in Romans 6:23: 'For the wages of sin is death.' The story of the widow's son in Luke 7 serves to exemplify the reality of death as a consequence of sin. However, the Gospel presents the solution in Jesus Christ, who provides redemption and the hope of resurrection to all who believe. This transformation from death to life illustrates the profound grace of God in addressing the consequences of sin.