In the book of Romans, the inspired apostle Paul explains this in graphic terms: We are “under sin, ” as soldiers are under their commander; it has“ ruled ” over mankind like a king; it “resides, ” or is“ dwelling, ” within us; its “law ” is continually at work in us, in effect trying to control our course.
Jumalast inspireerituna selgitab Paulus seda oma kirjas roomlastele kujukalt: me oleme ” patu all ”, just nagu sõdurid alluvad oma komandörile; patt on ” valitsenud ” inimkonna üle otsekui kuningas; see ” elab ” meis; meid mõjutab pidevalt selle ” seadus ”, mis püüab juhtida meie elu.