Why do men choose darkness over light?

According to John 3:19-20, men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. This reflects a fundamental human condition; individuals often resist the truth that exposes their sinfulness. The light, which represents Christ and truth, brings knowledge of righteousness and holiness, something that threats the autonomy of self-salvation efforts. It’s precisely because the light exposes the wickedness of their hearts that people are reluctant to come to it. This dynamic of rebellion against light evidences the biblical teaching of total depravity, where humanity naturally gravitates towards sin rather than the purifying presence of God.