I had thought that actions could have only one of several rulings.
Some people say that some sins are more serious than others.
Could you please explain. There are five verdicts which could be pronounced on most things or actions. It is possible that the same action could have any one of the five verdicts in different situations. Thus, telling a lie is normally forbidden, but it can be only discouraged if there is some benefit to gain by it, without causing anybody any harm as a result. It can be allowed in a family situation when it is calculated to avoid any problems in the family without cheating anyone.