People often reject the idea of God due to pride and a desire to live according to their own understanding rather than acknowledging His authority.
The rejection of God stems from humanity's sinful nature and the inclination to prioritize self over divine authority. Romans 1:21-22 describes how individuals, knowing God, do not honor Him and instead become vain in their imaginations, leading to a darkened understanding. This willful blindness is rooted in pride and sin, where men would rather pursue idols and vain philosophies instead of submitting to the Creator. The natural tendency is to suppress the truth about God that is evident in creation and comfort themselves in rebellion, thus leading to a rejection of the reality of God's existence and authority in their lives.
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