10/08/2026
WHEN HUMANITY FELL, EVIL FOUND A DOOR INTO THE HUMAN HEART
The tragedy of humanity is not simply that people do evil; it is that something happened to the human condition that made evil easier to embrace.
From the fall, humanity became predisposed toward selfishness, pride, oppression, deception and violence. The brokenness introduced by sin did not erase the image of God in man, but it distorted the way people relate to God and to one another.
David's prayer in Psalm 10 gives us a striking picture of this fallen condition.
He describes people who boast about their desires, reject God in their hearts, oppress the helpless and behave as though they will never be held accountable.
«“His ways are always prosperous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight.” — Psalm 10:5»
Then David describes the arrogance of the wicked:
«“He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.” — Psalm 10:11»
That is one of the most dangerous consequences of a fallen nature: when a person loses the consciousness of God's presence, fellow human beings can become objects to exploit rather than lives to value.
The weak are oppressed because the oppressor has convinced himself that there is no higher accountability.
The poor are forgotten because compassion has been replaced by self-interest.
The innocent are harmed because conscience has been silenced by selfish desire.
Yet Psalm 10 does not end with David simply complaining about wickedness. He turns to God:
“Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand.” — Psalm 10:14
And ultimately:
“The LORD is King for ever and ever.” — Psalm 10:16
This is the hope of Scripture.
Humanity may be fallen, but God has not surrendered His throne.
People may hide their evil from society, manipulate systems and escape human judgment, but nothing is hidden from God.
The answer to the evil around us is therefore not merely better laws, stronger institutions or punishment. We also need transformed hearts.
Because when the heart is corrupted, human intelligence can become an instrument of oppression. But when the heart is transformed by God, power can become service, wealth can become generosity, and strength can become protection for the vulnerable.
Psalm 10 reminds us that God sees the oppressed, knows the intentions of the wicked, and remains King.
May we never become so accustomed to the brokenness of humanity that we stop asking God to transform the human heart.
Lord, deliver us from the evil within us and make us instruments of righteousness toward one another. Amen.