What does "each has turned to his own way" reveal about human nature? The Phrase in Its Biblical Setting Isaiah 53:6: “We all like sheep have gone astray; each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.” Key Observations • The words “each one” highlight personal responsibility. • “Turned” implies deliberate choice, not accidental wandering. • “His own way” points to self-directed living apart from God’s authority. What This Reveals About Human Nature Universal Waywardness • No exceptions—every person is included (“all,” “each”). • Romans 3:10-12 echoes this: “There is no one righteous, not even one… All have turned away.” Innate Self-Determination • Humanity instinctively prefers self-rule. • Proverbs 14:12: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” • Left to ourselves, we choose autonomy over obedience. Deliberate Rejection of God’s Path • “Turned” carries intent. We actively leave the shepherd’s trail. • Judges 21:25 gives a historical snapshot: “Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Fragmented Morality • When each person follows “his own way,” standards splinter. • Resulting confusion mirrors Genesis 6:5, where every inclination was “only evil continually.” Spiritual Blindness • Sheep without a shepherd wander unaware of danger. • 2 Corinthians 4:4 links this to the god of this age blinding minds. Need for Substitutionary Rescue • Human self-direction leads to guilt God must address. • Isaiah 53:6 ends with hope: God lays our iniquity on the Servant. • John 10:11: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” Implications for Believers Today • Recognize the lingering pull of “my own way”; daily surrender is essential (Luke 9:23). • Measure decisions against Scripture, not personal preference (Psalm 119:105). • Celebrate Christ’s atonement—the remedy for every self-chosen path (1 Peter 2:24-25). |
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