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Why do we sin?

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Sometimes ago, I was asked two questions. Why do humans fail to meet the standard of God? Why do we keep sinning?

I have decided to share my submission on the subject. 

Sin is inherent in the nature of man. When God created man, the Bible says he created us in his image, with freewill, and power to make a choice. This remains one of the greatest gifts God gave us. 

Many would wonder (at a point, I did) why God did not simply remove the 'Tree of Good and Evil' from the Garden of Eden? Why place the source of the ultimate temptation within reach of man?
God did not intend for men to be puppets, if he had, he would not have given the gift of choice in the first place. And man made that sole choice, to sin. 

Why do we keep sinning?
In Matthew 26:41; the Bible says,"... the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
Most times, we do not mean to sin, but the 'flesh', that is the weak part of us, makes the choice to sin.
It is like an addiction, difficult to suppress when the urge comes on. Sin is human.

Humans will always be prone to sin, regardless of your standing, position or authority, even as ministers or men of God.
This is why the devil was able to tempt Jesus while he was in human form. But Christ overcame the temptation, because he had power over the flesh, and he exercised it.

Finally, the Bible says in 1Corinthians 10:13; "...but God is faithful, he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear"
It is your responsibility as believers in the authority of Christ to avoid temptations, to build your spirit man to exercise authority over the flesh.

"Therefore be perfect, even as your father in heaven is perfect" Matthew 5:48.

As Jesus already overcame the world, you too can.

©Adetomiwa Oyedotun

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