Why does man reject Christ?

The Bible reveals that the reason man often rejects Christ stems from a fundamental choice to prefer darkness over light. In John 3:19-20, Jesus states, 'And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.' This rejection is not merely intellectual but moral; the heart of man, apart from divine grace, is inclined to resist the truth, favoring sin instead. Understanding this helps believers recognize the need for the gospel to penetrate hardened hearts, trusting that only the Spirit can transform lives by revealing the beauty and truth of Christ.