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How does sin affect human thoughts according to the Bible?

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Sin corrupts human thoughts, making them vain and incapable of discerning spiritual truth (Psalm 94:11).

The Bible teaches that sin profoundly affects human thoughts, rendering them unable to recognize or pursue righteousness. In Psalm 94:11, it states, 'The Lord knows the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.' Sin distorts how individuals perceive reality, leading to empty reasoning and idol fabrication. This spiritual blindness results from humanity's rebellion against God, as highlighted in Genesis 6:5, where the imaginations of the human heart were only evil continually. Therefore, apart from divine intervention, such as regeneration and the illumination of the Holy Spirit, human thoughts remain misled and self-centered, demonstrating the need for humility and reliance on God's revealed truth.
Scripture References: Psalm 94:11, Genesis 6:5

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Tim James · Jan 8, 2012
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