Why Do We Sin?

Why Do We Sin?

Why do we sin? Because like Eve
We think the fruit looks good
We think God wouldn’t really do
The things He’s said He would.

We do not stop to look around
And see the fruit God gave,
Instead the one that He forbids
We think we really crave.

We stop to hear the devil’s lies
And let him twist God’s Word,
We give it thought and let our hearts
Be moved by what we’ve heard.

We do not run from those who scorn
And boldly question God,
Who want to be like God themselves
While evil they applaud.

We do not pray for instant help,
For strength to meet each blow,
For wisdom and integrity
To do the things we know.

And so, like Eve, we take the fruit,
We eat and share it too –
We find its sting and feel its death
And say, “What did I do?”

But if like Christ we’ll use God’s Word
To meet the tempter’s lies
And run to Him for grace and strength
He’ll make us strong and wise.

Then, like the Lord, we’ll win the fight,
The flesh will have to flee,
For God will give to those who ask
The strength for victory.

Christina Joy Hommes