i need help rewording a sentence....

well here it is:
Their will and intellect lost ability to know and please God.
please help me soon because it's a report due really soon....
thanks

2 answers

They lost their will and ability to know God and please Him.

(Make sure it's clear who "they" are.)

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I have no idea as to whom "their" refers. However, you could say, "The people chose not to learn more about God and how to please him."