How do unbelievers reject Christ?

According to the sermon, several causes lead to the rejection of Christ among unbelievers. First, spiritual blindness obscures their understanding of Christ's beauty and necessity, leaving them ignorant of their spiritual need. Second, many are steeped in self-righteousness, believing they can justify themselves apart from Christ, which leads to a rejection of His work. Finally, the natural desires for worldly pursuits draw them away from the things of the Spirit. This holistic view highlights that rejection of Christ is not merely intellectual but deeply rooted in the depravity of the human heart that requires divine intervention to change. Without the sovereign work of God, the individual remains in persistent unbelief.