Monday, January 29, 2024

 The inclination towards sin inherent in human nature greatly influences our perception and understanding. From birth, we possess a natural inclination towards sinful behavior, which shapes our understanding. This inclination leads us to actively choose sin, as it aligns with our biased understanding of the object or belief system in question. Sin, being the primary reason for our irrational perception, significantly impacts how we interpret and comprehend things. Even though we possess rational abilities and are aware of the immorality of certain perceptions, we still knowingly choose to err. Therefore, it can be argued that sin has a more profound impact on our perception than our thinking abilities.

However, our prior experiences play a significant role in shaping our comprehension of life's challenges. As individuals with passions and physical beings equipped with senses, we accumulate deeply felt memories that impact our understanding and perception. Consequently, we form habits based on these experiences, driven by the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain, even if the pleasure is morally incorrect. This ultimately leads to the development of unhealthy habits centered around our affinity for sinful pleasures. Sin holds a powerful influence over our desires, causing us to act irrationally and distorting our understanding of what is right.The primary obstacle to our comprehension of these matters lies in our ongoing battle with sin. While our past experiences certainly influence our understanding, they do not inherently intensify our inclination towards sinful desires over the desire to do good. Though our past experiences do shape our perception, it is ultimately sin that holds the greater sway. If we mistakenly believe that past experiences are the primary determinant of our perception, we are adopting a pragmatic stance that grants more authority to past experiences than to the power of sin within us.

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