Jesus experienced temptation in every aspect of his humanity, including desires for food and worldly things. These desires are inherent in our physical existence, making them a part of our worship. However, if these impulses were solely responsible for our sin, then our choices would not be influenced by the state of our souls inherited from Adam's fall. Our sinful nature was imputed to us from birth, leading to our separation from God. This separation occurred when mankind gained the knowledge of good and evil and chose to embrace evil. It is not inherently wrong to possess knowledge of evil, as long as we resist the temptation to act upon it. Prior to the fall, humans had no familiarity with evil, but it took only a short time for the serpent to appear and present the test to Adam. If Adam had chosen not to eat from the tree of good and evil, he and all of humanity would have received eternal life. The knowledge of evil, combined with the bondage of the will, caused humans to become excessively self-reflective and obsessed with their sinful nature. This led to guilt and a desire to engage in actions that do not please God, as well as a distorted perception of the consequences associated with being enslaved to oneself. This is why Adam and Eve felt the need to cover their bodies. The introduction of sin brought about a new tension, compelling them to desire experiences they had no prior knowledge of before the fall. The woman became fearful of the man, and the man sought to control the woman. Their focus shifted from the glory of God to self-preservation, as they found themselves bound by the sinful nature.
We engage in sinful behavior because it is inherent in our corrupted bodies and souls. From the moment we are born, we are bound by sin. However, God's grace prevents us from becoming the worst version of ourselves. The role of the Spirit is to convict unbelievers and demonstrate that they cannot fulfill the law, leading to a continuous cycle of guilt and shame in their relationship with God. It is impossible for humans to please God as our ability to choose good by His standards is limited. This does not negate our freedom to choose, but rather our choices are influenced by our personal preferences and nature. However, this does not align with democratic thinking or the liberty that Adam once enjoyed. This kind of freedom of choice is accompanied by a cycle of being bound by the law. As believers, we recognize that human will is in bondage. In conclusion, this is the reality we observe.
It is evident from our understanding that mankind is unable to resist temptation. Each successive generation has become increasingly morally compromised, and institutions of Christian education and worship have also fallen into disbelief. There is a pervasive decline in humanity's struggle with sin. The physical world is in decay, human beings are deteriorating, and death is inevitable for all. However, our spiritual selves are constantly being rejuvenated. The entirety of creation eagerly anticipates the day when all these challenges will be resolved and Christ will restore harmony to all things.
Christ obtained that right through His unwavering adherence to both the affirmative and negative directives. His unwavering commitment to resisting temptation was apparent in His refusal to engage in the sinful inclinations that humans commonly succumb to. Moreover, He wholeheartedly cherished and adored God.
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