We believe God created man in His own image to have fellowship with Himself and to be steward over His creation
(Genesis 1:26–28). As a result, each person is unique, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect (Psalm 139:13–17). Through the temptation of Satan, Adam chose to disobey God; this brought sin and death to the human race and suffering to all creation (Genesis 3; Romans 5:12–21, 8–22). Therefore, everyone is born with a sinful nature and needs to be reconciled to God (Romans 3:9–18, 23). Satan tempts people to rebel against God, even those who love Him (Ephesians 4:27; 2 Corinthians 2:11; Matthew 16:23). Nonetheless, everyone is personally responsible to God for thoughts, actions, and beliefs and has the right to approach Him directly through Jesus Christ, the only mediator (Romans 14:12; 1 Timothy 2:5).