Who Is to Blame - You or Your Genes? - The Root of Mankind's Trouble

As we have seen mankind's problems started when the first human pair sinned.  The result?   While generations of Adam's offspring are not responsible for Adam's sin, they nonetheless are all born into sin, imperfection, and death as their lot in life. The Bible explains: "That is why, just as through one man sin entered into the world and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men because they had all sinned." - ROMANS 5:12.

Man's imperfection puts him at a decided disadvantage.  But that does  not absolve him of all moral responsibility.  The Bible shows that those who put faith in Jehovah's provision for life and conform their lives to God's standards will have his approval.  Out of his loving kindness, Jehovah made a merciful provision to redeem mankind, to buy back, as it were, what Adam had lost. That provision is the ransom sacrifice of his perfect Son, Jesus Christ, who said:  "God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life." - JOHN 3:16; 1 CORINTHIANS 15:21. 22. 

The apostle Paul expressed his deep appreciation for this provision. He exclaimed: "Miserable man that I am! Who will rescue me from the body undergoing this death? Thanks to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!" (Romans 7:24. 25) Paul knew that if he succumbed to sin out of weakness, he could ask God's forgiveness on the basis of Jesus Christ.

As in the first century, today many who formerly bad lives or whose situation seemed hopeless have come to an accurate knowledge of Bible  truth, made the necessary changes, and come in line for God's blessing.  The changes they had to make were not easy, and many still have to contend with harmful tendencies. But with God's help, they are able to maintain integrity and find joy in serving him. (Philippians 4:13)  Consider just one example of someone who made drastic changes in order to please God.

Next time:Who Is to Blame - You or Your Genes?- An Encouraging Experience

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