Which statement defines sin according to the notes?

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Sin is defined as any action, thought, or attitude that violates God's will or law. This broad view matters because it includes more than just outward deeds; it also covers inner thoughts and heart dispositions that miss the mark of what God desires. An action may be neutral or even good in itself, but it becomes sinful if it contradicts God’s commands or is driven by a contrary motive. Likewise, a person can harbor thoughts or attitudes—like pride, greed, or malice—that violate God’s will even if an external act isn’t obvious. The other statements miss this scope: one describes pleasing God (which is righteousness, not sin), another reduces sin to actions only, and another confines sin to thoughts only.