choosing sin—sometimes knowingly, sometimes blindly—instead of obedience. The apostle Paul wrote, “Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned” (Romans 5:12; see also 3:23). Deceived by Satan, humankind has followed Adam and Eve’s lead. We have devised our own ways of
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living, religions, philosophies and governments, and we are reaping the same consequence—being cut off from God (2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 4:18; Revelation 12:9). But despite our going in this direction, God is not finished with us. Yes, He still has a purpose for you and all of humanity—and is working out a plan to close the gap between Himself and us.
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