Human sinfulness results in physical and spiritual death. Because all have sinned, all face eternal separation from God. Principalities and Powers Sin is a power that enslaves humanity. Satan, the adversary, seeks to rule creation and uses sin to corrupt human nature with pride and selfishness. In sin people turn from God, exchanging the truth about God for a lie, worshipping and serving the creature rather than the Creator.
Sin opens individuals and groups to the bondage of demonic principalities and powers.
These powers also work through political, economic, social and even religious systems to turn people away from holiness, justice and righteousness. Whether in word, deed, thought or attitude, all humans are under the domination of sin and, on their own, are unable to overcome its power. Next Written by General Conference Board of Faith and Life on July 10, 1999. Last modified August 10, 1999. Site credits and usage information .