[How does the term, our powerlessness for the good, summarize the previous discussion on the sequels to sin?

Our inability to love is a sequel to sin. Its main effect is to generate a feedback loop where sinful acts are contextualized by narrow mindedness and denial. Sinful acts situate feelings of arrogance and self-indulgence, self-centeredness and selfishness.

We are powerless to stop the feedback loop once it starts, simply because we have no contradicting contexts. We are powerless to do good.

Also, punishment is a sequel to sin. Even though one denies the consequences, consequences occur. This aspect of the feedback loop reinforces the idea that ‘sin itself becomes its punishment’.]