Did God Create Sin Since He Created Everything?

by Ester yusufu | 7 July 2021 08:46 am07

This is a deep and important question. To answer it clearly, we must understand two foundational truths:

God is the Creator of all things.
God is holy and cannot sin or create sin.

Let’s explore how these two truths work together.

1. God Created All Things – But Not All Outcomes

Yes, God created everything—“Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” (John 1:3). This includes the heavens, the earth, and all living beings. But that doesn’t mean God directly created every individual action or invention, especially those that are contrary to His nature.

Think about this:

God created trees, but He did not create furniture or paper. Humans did.
God created iron and minerals, but He did not create cars or weapons. Humans did.
God gave us ingredients like flour, water, and oil, but He did not create chapati or pilau—those are human-made by combining the raw materials.

In the same way, God created free will, and humans have used that gift to either obey Him—or rebel against Him. Sin is the result of choosing rebellion. Therefore, sin is not a “thing” God created; it’s a corruption of something good He made.

2. Sin is a Human (and Angelic) Corruption of Good

God created humans and angels with free will—the ability to choose. Without this, love, obedience, and relationship would be meaningless. But with that freedom comes the risk of disobedience.

Satan was once a holy angel, but he chose pride and rebellion:
“You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created till wickedness was found in you.” (Ezekiel 28:15)
Adam and Eve were placed in a perfect garden, but they chose to disobey God’s command:
“When you eat from it you will certainly die.” (Genesis 2:17)

Sin entered the world through their choice, not God’s design.

“Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned.” (Romans 5:12)

3. God Cannot Create Sin – Because He is Holy

The idea that God could create sin contradicts His nature. The Bible is clear:

“God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5)
“Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrongdoing.” (Habakkuk 1:13)

If God created sin, He would not be pure or just. But Scripture affirms that He is perfectly holy, and He hates sin.
“You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell.” (Psalm 5:4)

So, no—God did not create sin. He created free will, and humans (and fallen angels) used that freedom to invent sin by twisting and misusing good things.

4. Sin Continues to Be Invented

Even today, new forms of evil are being created. Jesus foretold this:

“Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.” (Matthew 24:12)

Paul echoes this in Romans:

“They invent ways of doing evil…” (Romans 1:30)

This is why the world is in moral decline—and why divine judgment is certain unless people turn back to God.

5. The Only Escape from Sin Is in Jesus Christ

No one can overcome sin on their own. But God, in His mercy, provided a way through His Son:

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

Salvation involves:

Confessing and turning away from sin (repentance) – (Acts 3:19)
Being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ – (Acts 2:38)
Receiving the Holy Spirit to empower holy living – (Romans 8:13–14)

Through Jesus, we are not only forgiven—we are transformed, enabled to live a new life free from the power of sin.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

6. God’s Call to Holiness

God’s expectation for His children is clear:

“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48)

This doesn’t mean flawlessness—it means spiritual maturity, integrity, and a life set apart for God. We are called to reflect His holiness in a sinful world.

God did not create sin. Sin was born when created beings—angels and humans—misused their freedom. But through Jesus Christ, we can be free from the power and penalty of sin.

Let us choose holiness, walk in the Spirit, and prepare for the return of our Lord.

The Lord is coming!

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