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NASB | Psalm 51:5 ¶ Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 51:5 ¶ I was brought forth in [a state of] wickedness; In sin my mother conceived me [and from my beginning I, too, was sinful]. [John 3:6; Rom 5:12; Eph 2:3] |
Subject: When do we become sinners? |
Bible Note: Blessings JCP, I agree with you that one who is in the flesh (unsaved) cannot even please God (Romans 8:7-8). And we all start out this way. However, we come to know the difference between right from wrong not initially by the Spirit's presence, but by knowledge of the Law (Romans 3:20). And sin is not understood or applicable until one can gain a grasp (or develop to the point) of the Law and its demands on conduct and consequences to certain behavior, etc. (Romans 5:13; 7:7-9). However, when a person is called or acts upon their volition to choose God and is saved as a result, then they are free from this Law because of the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:2). And yes, the person now has 'eyes to see and ears to hear' (Matthew 13). Grace to you and peace! --Nolan |