Just as we inherit physical characteristics from our parents, we inherit our sinful natures from Adam. King David lamented this condition of fallen human nature in Psalm 51:5: “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.”
Vile tunavyo rithi tabia zinazoonekana kwa nche kutoka kwa wazazi wetu, vilevile tulirithi hali yetu ya dhambi kutoka kwa Adamu. Mfalme Daudi alisikitikia hali hii ya mwanadamu kuanguka katika Zaburi 51:5: “Tazama mimi naliumbwa katika hali ya uovu; Maana yangu alinuchukua mimba hatiani.”