2. “… Are we better than they
“… Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,…”
Romans 3:9, 23
WHY DO WE SIN?

3. Ignorance causes many to love the world (Eph. 4:17-19).
Lusts of the flesh, lusts of the eyes, boastful pride of life (1 John 2:16).
Ignorance always leads to sin.
Jews crucified Jesus (Acts 3:17).
Gentiles worshipped idols (Acts 17:23, 30).
A true knowledge of God enlightens, restores and empowers (Hebrews 5:13-14).

4. Carelessness is a downfall of many (1 Cor. 10:12, 13).
All can misstep and stumble.
Failure to be circumspect (Ephesians 5:15, 16).
“Be on the alert…” (1 Corinthians 16:13).
Careless in what we do or in what we do not do.
Sins of the tongue (James 3:2, 10; 4:17)
Stay awake spiritually (1 Thess. 5:5, 6;
1 Peter 5:8)!

5. Weaknesses of our flesh are a common source (Matt. 26:41).
Fears, emotions and passions can lead astray even the strong.
Peter’s example (Luke 22:31-34)
We all have areas of weakness.
Immorality (Matthew 5:28)?
Peer pressure (Galatians 2:11-13)?
Know your weaknesses. Take measures to combat them (Romans 13:14).

6. Some choose rebellion against God (2 Pet. 2:9, 10).
Arrogance takes on an I-don’t-care attitude.
Seared hearts persist taking an impenitent path in spite of the word of the Lord.

7. “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23