Humanity was created to bear God's image—an identity that carried divine authority over creation. When Adam and Eve fell, they didn't just disobey; they surrendered their badge of authority, handing over the keys to the enemy. This birthed what Scripture calls 'futile thinking'—a darkened understanding that has plagued humanity ever since. But here's the glorious truth: through the cross and resurrection, Christ took back everything that was stolen. Ephesians 4 calls us to put off our old self and be renewed in the spirit of our minds, to put on the new self created after God's likeness.