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What does the Bible say about sin?

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The Bible states that 'all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), indicating that every action not aimed at God's glory is sin.

The Scripture in Romans 3:23 highlights the universality of sin, stating that all humanity falls short of God's glory. This 'coming short of the glory of God' means to act without a view to His glory. Any deed performed without this singular focus bears the mark of sin. Naturally, unregenerate hearts do not aspire to glorify God. The fundamental human condition is one of internal selfishness, striving instead to exalt oneself rather than God. As a result, both the irreligious and religious alike are marked by this sin, as true religion must center on God's glory and not personal righteousness.
Scripture References: Romans 3:23, 1 John 3:4, Romans 7:13, 1 John 2:1, Isaiah 59:2, Romans 5:12, Joshua 7, Romans 6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 1:21, 1 John 1:8-10, Psalm 51:4, Romans 6:23, Romans 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 7, Ezekiel 18:4, Jeremiah 17:1, Romans 6:1-2, Jeremías 2:19, Proverbs 24:23, 1 Thessalonians 1:10; Psalm 40:12, Psalm 51:3, 1 John 1:8, Jeremiah 44:4, Ezekiel 18:20, Revelation 21:8, Colossians 3:5, Genesis 3, Hosea 7:2, 1 John 2:1-2, John 3:36, Isaiah 53:6, Romans 5:13

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