We must recognize that we are all guilty of sins we commit personally. This is normally the first thing that comes to mind when the sinfulness of man is mentioned. Personal sin may consist of overt acts such as lying, stealing, and various deeds of immorality; but it may also be the neglect of things known to be inherently right such as caring for helpless, promoting justice, and forgiveness of others. It can also include sins of the heart and mind, such as pride or lust. Sin is either a violation of or lack of obedience to God’s Holy standard of perfection. A cursory self-examination of anyone would reveal sinful acts, sinful practices and evidence of a sinful history. We are sinners, and there is no escaping that blunt truth (Romans 3:23). The Apostle John teaches that mankind’s sin stems from three basic desires inherent in the human nature: the cravings of sinful flesh; the lust of his eyes and; the pride of life (1 John 2:16). This was the pattern of Satan tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden. It is also consistent with the temptation of Christ in the desert (Genesis 3:6; Matthew 4:1-11; cf. Luke 4:1-13). Every member of our race has a powerful attraction to this cursed world and the repulsive fleshly gratification that the sinful nature craves. While it is hard to comprehend, we demonstrate it to ourselves over and over again. Christ was the only exception as he was conceived by the Holy Spirit so he was not a son of Adam and never did sin, nor did he desire to, nor could he (Hebrews 10:7; 2 Corinthians 5:21).
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
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