From the very beginning man was made in God’s image, the crown of His creation, and distinct from the rest of the world. But then sin found it’s way in, and with it pride, disobedience and a turning from God. And because God hates sin, we are held accountable for the consequences of our sinful actions. We shouldn’t be surprised then, for we are simply reaping what we have sown, and eating the fruit of our own evil schemes. (Proverbs 1:31) Or as the Lord said through Jeremiah, “Why do you cry out over your wound, your pain that has no cure? Because of your great guilt and many sins I have done these things to you.” (Jeremiah 30:15)