Fornication is listed as a serious sin, as are adultery, spiritism, drunkenness, idolatry, murder, and thievery. ​ — 1 Corinthians 6: 9, 10; Revelation 21: 8.
Hoorust nimetatakse koos teiste tõsiste pattudega, nagu abielurikkumine, spiritismiga tegelemine, joomarlus, ebajumalakummardamine, mõrvamine ja varastamine.