The Fall of Man

The Root of all our struggles and temptations started from the fall of man in Genesis 3 where Adam and Eve disobeyed God and heeded the tempting voice of Satan. From that day forth the sinful nature of man came forth and the fall of man began. Man kind was no longer considered sinless.Romans 3:9-20 explains to us that “There is non righteous, no, not one;” and it continues describing the sinful nature of man. We can not blame others for our sinful actions and say because of so and so I sinned or fell into sin. Many times we like to blame others for our short comings and sins but at the end of the day we are all going to answer to God for our actions because any sinful desire we might have comes from within. Paul explains to us in Romans 7:13-25 that it is the sin that dwells in him that causes him to do the things he really does not want to do. He explains clearly that the root of his sinful actions dwells within him and no one else is to be blamed. Of course wrong influences and wrong fellowships can surely contribute to the sinful desires that come from within us but that is where we have to be wise and discern who we should and should not associate with. We need to constantly remain in prayer asking God to show us our short comings and sins and ask for discernment from Him on how to avoid situations that may cause us to stumble.

You may start to wonder why God would create man with a sinful nature when He is Holy and commands His children to live Holy. Well my answer to that question is that God did not create man unholy and sinful, as a matter of fact He created man in His image. Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Another very good bible verse that confirms that God created man upright is Ecclesiastes 7:29 “Truly, this only I have found:
That God made man upright, But they have sought out many schemes.” These two bible verses clearly sum up that the root of all our sinful desires does not come from God, nor did He create us with sinful desires. God is Holy and He will never tempt us or encourage us to sin. On the contrary, He sent down His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to live in the flesh Holy and Blameless and then to die on the cross an innocent death for our sins so that we may be free and overcome any kind of sin and temptation through His son who is resurrected from the dead and who is interceding on our behalf to the Father. So we basically came to one conclusion, that it is our own evil desires that cause us to struggle and many times give in to sin and temptation.

(James 1:12-15) “12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. “

Introduction to Daily Struggles

As Christians and children of God we daily struggle with sin and temptation. As long as we are living in the flesh the battle between our flesh and the spirit will occur. It is up to us as children of God to choose who we will serve and who we are going to allow to lead us, our flesh, or the Spirit of God. Let us strive not to be slaves of sin but slaves of the mighty Word of God! If we want to have victory over our daily struggles we need to daily study the Word of God and search for passages where God promises us victory over sin and temptaion. The more we fill our hearts and minds with the mighty Word of God the less room we will leave for any kind of sinful craving or temptation. As you start studying the Word of God, and getting to know the truth, that is when God has promised freedom from any kind of bondage of sin. Get to know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and you shall overcome all of your struggles. As our Lord has promised in His Word,

31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32