Buddhism

The good deeds done. This acts as a favor or a charity.

Action evil deeds. This action is a sin or a sin.

Translated version of Mater Buddhapala during the Tang Dynasty

Thus I have heard, at one time, the Bhagavan ( World Honoured One ) was dwelling in the city of Shravasti at the Jeta Grove, in the Garden of the Benefactor of Orphans and the Solitary ( Ananthapindada ), together with his regular disciples of twelve hundred and fifty great Bhikshus and twelve thousand Maha Bodhisattvas Sangha in all.

At that time the devas in Trayastrimsa Heaven were also having a gathering in the Good Dharma Hall.  Among them was a devaputra by the name of Susthita who, together with the other great devaputras, was frolicking in the garden and courtyaed, enjoying the supremely wonderful bliss of heavenly life.  Surrounded by devis they were extremely happy - singing, dancing and entertaining themselves.

Soon after nightfall, Devaputra Susthita suddenly heard a voice in space saying, "Devaputra Susthita, you have only seven days left to live.  After death, you will be reborn in Jambu-dvipa ( Earth ) as an animal for seven successive lives.  Then you will fall into the hells to undergo more sufferings.  Only after fulfilling your karmic retribution will you be reborn in the human realm, but to a humble and destitute family; while in the mother's womb you will be without eyes and be born blind." 

On hearing this, Devaputra Susthita was so terrified that his hair stood on end.  Tormented and distressed, he rushed over to the palace of Lord Sakra.  Bursting into tears and not knowing what else to do, he prostrated himself at the feet of Lord Sakra, telling Lord Sakra of what had happened.