Free Will - Definition Of Human Nature
Romans 6:16. God gave us free will; He gave us choice. Free will is a key aspect of the definition of human nature. We were made in His image and God gave us free will in order for us to freely love Him and worship Him. Worshiping God is our purpose and God gave us free will in order for us to fulfill our purpose.
The problem with free will is that we can make the choice of being obedient or disobedient to God. Free will results in blessings or curses for us ( Deuteronomy 30:19, "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:").
Free will is an inherited part of our human nature. We are not just driven by our instincts or our environment. Neither are we puppets of God. We choose to be either servants of God or servants of sin and disobedience (Romans 6:16, "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"). For more commentary on free will and conscience see links below.
ROMANS 6 BIBLE SCRIPTURE Romans 6:16, "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"
The Way of Cain - Biblical Advice on Choices
Cain Chose To Hate Righteousness | Life's Two Choices | Choose Obedience Unto Righteousness | Cannot Choose To Serve Two Masters | Choosing Hate Over Love | Why We Choose To Hate God | Being in Denial of Our Wrong Choices | Freedom of Choice | Our Choice, Our Instincts, or Our Environment?
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1 John 3:12, "Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous."
Biblical Advice on Good Works
Good Works Prove Your Faithfulness | Replace Selfishness With Good Works | Christian Relationships are Defined By Good Works | How to Add Value as a Christian
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Matthews 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Biblical Advice on the Influence of Nature Versus Environment
Nature vs Nurture Debate – Which Side is God On? | Nature vs Nurture Debate Seeks To Justify Sin | You Have Choice No Matter What Your Environment | Freedom of Choice
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Biblical Advice on Human Nature
Definition of Human Nature | Man's Sin Nature | Free Will | Human Nature and the Holy Spirit In Us | Human Nature Sanctified
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Biblical Advice on Conscience
Conscience Defined | What Is A Good Conscience? | Awakening Conscience | Without Conscience | Social Conscience | Christian Values
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Acts 24:16, "And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men."
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