Because we are marred by sin and imperfection, our conscience may be warped and may no longer function fully in the ways originally intended. In addition, external factors can affect our conscience.
Kuna inimloomus on patust ja ebatäiusest rikutud, võib südametunnistus anda valesid hinnanguid ega pruugi enam toimida täpselt nii, nagu Jumal algselt kavandas.