Which term describes mankind's rebellion and unwillingness to submit to God's authority?

• A. Temptation
• B. Sin
• C. Disobedience
• D. Lawlessness

Answer: (B)

Describing mankind's rebellion and unwillingness to submit to God's authority is captured by the term sin. Sin covers both the attitude of rebellion and the actions that violate God’s will, not just a single act of disobedience. Temptation refers to the lure toward wrong behavior and isn’t the rebellion itself, though it can lead to sin. Disobedience highlights a specific failure to follow a command, which is a form of sin but narrower than the full concept. Lawlessness points to rejecting God’s law, but sin is the broader biblical category that encompasses the entire pattern of rebellion against God.