Sin produces more sin, following a relentless pattern of progression. As James 1:12-16 outlines, the steps to sin begin with temptation, and people rarely stop at just one transgression. It is often not long before they add another and another to the chain. Jeremiah captures this escalating nature, describing how individuals proceed from evil to evil, losing sight of the Lord. This process mirrors the way leaven works in dough, spreading and corrupting all it touches. A vivid example is seen in Genesis 37, where Jacob's favoritism toward Joseph sparked irritation in his brothers, which grew into jealousy and flared into hatred. This led to a conspiracy to murder, the selling of Joseph into slavery, and deception to cover their guilt. Such actions reveal how sin multiplies, creating further discord and pain unless halted by repentance.