Editing Concupiscence (section)

==Jewish perspective==
In Judaism, there is an early concept of ''[[yetzer hara]]'' (Hebrew: יצר הרע for "evil inclination"). This concept is the inclination of humanity at creation to do evil or violate the [[will of God]]. The ''yetzer hara'' is not the product of [[original sin]] as in Christian theology, but the tendency of humanity to misuse the natural survival needs of the physical body. Therefore, the natural need of the body for food becomes [[gluttony]], the command to procreate becomes [[lust]], the demands of the body for rest become [[Sloth (deadly sin)|sloth]], and so on.{{citation needed|date=September 2016}}

In Judaism, the ''yetzer hara'' is a natural part of God's creation, and God provides guidelines and commands to help followers master this tendency. This doctrine was clarified in the [[Sifre]] around 200–350 CE. In Jewish doctrine, it is possible for humanity to overcome the ''yetzer hara''. Therefore, for the Jewish mindset, it is possible for humanity to choose good over evil and it is the person's duty to choose good  (cf. Sifrei on Deuteronomy, P. Ekev 45, Kidd. 30b).