Born Sinners

Photo by Maruxa Lomoljo Koren

When Adam and Eve disobeyed God's command by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden, sin entered the world. From that moment on, humanity became marked by inherent sin. Every person born of man and woman carries this fallen nature, making us sinners from birth—regardless of our intentions, achievements, or religious status. This remains true even after we repent and choose to walk according to God's ways.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison—thinking we are better or worse than others, more virtuous, more moral, wiser, or more flawed. But none of those measurements change one eternal truth: you and I are still sinners. We are human, and as long as we live in this world, we will make mistakes and fall short.

However, being born a sinner is not something we need to live in guilt about—just as we wouldn’t feel guilty for being born with physical limitations or tendencies. Our sinful nature is not a reason for shame but a call to awareness and humility. It’s about acknowledging both the good and the brokenness within us. Coming to peace with our sinful nature is not the end of the journey—it’s the beginning.

In fact, understanding our inherent weakness is what drives us to pursue spiritual growth. We are called to rise above what we were born into—not by our own strength, but by the grace of God. Life is a continual journey of learning, growing, sacrificing, and loving. We are meant to strive toward becoming the highest version of ourselves.

God wants us to be fully aware of our identity as sinners, but even more so, He wants us to embrace our divine identity—as His sons and daughters. We are royalty in His kingdom. We are meant to live not in defeat, but with confidence and purpose, walking daily in His will for our lives.

As Psalm 82:6 says, “I said, 'You are gods, and all of you are sons of the Most High.’”
This doesn’t mean we are divine ourselves, but rather that we are created with divine purpose—meant to reflect His glory and fulfill His will on earth.

God is called the King of kings not just because He rules above all, but because we are the kings and queens He has placed here with a purpose. Our role is to live out that identity with humility, strength, and vision.