### 6. Q. Did God create man so wicked and perverse?

**A**. No. God created man good<sup>1</sup> and in his own image,<sup>2</sup> that is, in true righteousness and holiness,<sup>3</sup> so that he might truly know God his creator,<sup>4</sup> love him with all his heart, and live with God in eternal happiness, for his praise and glory.<sup>5</sup>

<sup>1</sup> [Gen. 1:31](/index.php/get-passage/Genesis+1:31)
<sup>2</sup> [Gen. 1:26-27](/index.php/get-passage/Genesis+1:26-27)
<sup>3</sup> [Eph. 4:24](/index.php/get-passage/Ephesians+4:24)
<sup>4</sup> [Col. 3:10](/index.php/get-passage/Colossians+3:10)
<sup>5</sup> [Ps. 8](/index.php/get-passage/Psalms+8)