Romans 7:16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. 17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Now let’s leave deliberate choice in the dust for a while, because it becomes obvious that the sinful nature that is indigenous to all persons goes much deeper than deliberate choice. In other words, the twins did not have to think it through, and then start to fight. Even though they were not yet born, fighting is in their genes, as a natural by product of the fallen, sinful nature we all derived from our first parents.
They fought, because that’s who they are at their core, for choice is not needed for our sinful human nature to manifest itself. If, and when persons find themselves spontaneously blurting out a flurry of unbecoming words when another may step on their toes we must remember this one thing, that in most cases, you did not have to think about it first.
What was said and done in such instances did come forth involuntarily, as a natural reflex reaction driven by sinful human nature, in most cases. This is the reason why babies, and young children do not need to deliberately choose to fight off another whenever their candy is taken away. They will do what they do because that’s who we are at our core.
Romans 7:19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!