We would have to say it is the devil . Such is the picture that s been painted for us today. You may answer with all kinds of reasons. If so, listen very closely to what I now have to say. If you are willing to admit that you are wicked and that that is your main problem, you have made a big stride in coming to God today.
Most people aren t willing to do that.
They keep maintaining that they are basically good people and that for that reason Christ already has saved them and has reserved a place for them in heaven. But Jesus Christ himself said, I did not come to save the righteous, but sinners. If you are not willing to admit you are a sinner, you cannot be saved. People who are saved admit this. Paul said, I am the worst of sinners.