Man, created to be a reflection of God (see Genesis 1:26-27), came under the control of a power that was in opposition to God's rule and authority. Man was once in harmony with his Creator, but he was now a rebel, antagonistic to God's will and commands.
Ang tao, na nilalang upang maging larawan ng Dios (tingnan ang Genesis 1:26-27), ay napasailalaim sa pamamahala nkapangyarihan na taliwas o laban sa pamamahala at pangunguna ng Dios. Dati ang tao ay nasa pakikipagkasundo sa kaniyang Manlalalang, ngunit ngayon siya ay isa nang rebelde, mapanlaban sa kalooban at mga utos ng Dios.