Why is understanding free will important for Christians?

The concept of free will often generates confusion regarding human choice and divine sovereignty. In Reformed theology, it's understood that while humans have the ability to make choices, these choices are influenced by their fallen nature. James 1 discusses how temptation originates not from God but from one's own desires, highlighting the struggle between the old man and new man within believers. Recognizing this dynamic is important for Christians as it frames their understanding of moral responsibility while simultaneously affirming God's sovereign role in salvation and the transformation of the heart through grace.