The root of all sin is a lack of trust in God. Sin is a combination of evil ways of thinking, and began in the garden of Eden. Trusting and relying on God starts us off on the right path in life and makes us righteous in His eyes. Everyone who is born again is completely righteous. Religion tells us that even after we get saved, we can become unrighteous again if we commit a sin; however, this is wrong-thinking that comes from false teaching. Once we accept Jesus and become righteous in God’s eyes, our righteousness is permanent, regardless of what we do from that point on. This knowledge carries great power and frees us from the bondage of sin.