20 “For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.”
This verse, as is understood from other translations, is saying there is not a man upon the earth who never sins; that we are all subject to the fallen nature is the real meaning of this verse. There are several verses in the bible which state as a matter of fact the failing nature of man (This verse being one of them along with: Ezekiel 22:30; Psalm 14:1-3). It is curious, therefore, in spite of his true sinful condition that man by nature is so proud so arrogant? We look at times academically with full disdain at king Nebuchadnezzar as he audaciously declares "…Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?” (Dan 4:30) and yet every day through out the world mankind is full of himself reeling as if drunk, intoxicated with self love and self exaltation. However, to whom does God show His favor, to whom does God look, is not to the man or woman who soberly confesses their need for the Great Sacrifice offered by Jesus Christ; the man or woman who knows without that sacrifice they are doomed because of their sin. Oh, the great need for humility of character and brokenness if we desire His favor and blessing (See Isaiah 66:2)
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