Why are we these things? Helaman 12:4

Why are we these things? Helaman 12:4

Why are we humans foolish, evil, devilish, quick to do iniquity, slow to do good, quick to listen and obey the devil, and quick to care about things that don't matter and don't last?

Why are we lifted up in pride, boastful, quick to sin, slow to remember the Lord, slow to listen and obey the Lord, and slow to walk in wisdom's paths?

Why don't we want the Lord, our Creator, to rule over us? Why do we set aside his counsels, and not allow him to guide us?

Why are we less than the dust of the earth - even the dust obeys! - why is obedience so hard?

I think that our physical limitations have something to do with it: we're in these carnal bodies that experience physical pain and physical lust and all kinds of other highly natural, but highly unspiritual, desires.

But I think there's more to it than just hating and shaming our physical bodies.

In short, the question is really a lot deeper. Something like, "Where does my desire to sin come from?" That is a theme throughout all the scriptures and the number one topic in Philosophy of Religion courses.

Answer:
I don't know.