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What does the Bible say about man's nature?

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The Bible describes man's nature as inherently sinful, stemming from the heart, which produces evil thoughts and actions.

According to Scripture, specifically in Matthew 15:19, the heart of man is the root of his sinful nature, producing evil thoughts and actions such as murders and adulteries. This fallen heart is incapable of seeking God without divine intervention, as revealed in Jeremiah 13:23, which underscores the inability of man to do good apart from God's grace. The Bible portrays man as born a rebel against God, showing an expert inclination towards evil rather than righteousness, leading to the conclusion that without God’s mercy, man remains in his state of moral corruption.
Scripture References: Matthew 15:19, Jeremiah 13:23, Isaiah 56:9-12, Romans 3:23, John 13:33-38, Luke 22:31-34, Romans 3:10, Psalm 14:2-3, Ephesians 2:1, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 3:10-12, Mark 10:18

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