Genesis 3
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Genesis 3:1
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?"
In Genesis 3, we learn about the temptation and fall of mankind. The serpent, who was more crafty than any of the wild animals God had made, deceived Eve and caused her to doubt God's command. The serpent asked Eve, 'Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?'. Eve replied that they were allowed to eat from any tree except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and if they did, they would die. The serpent then said, 'You will not certainly die, for God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.' Seeing that the fruit was pleasing to the eye and desirable for gaining wisdom, Eve took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, Adam, who was with her, and he ate it as well. As a result of their disobedience, their eyes were opened and they realized they were naked. They sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. When they heard God walking in the garden, they hid from Him because they were afraid. God called out to them and asked why they were hiding. Adam explained that they were afraid because they were naked. God asked them if they had eaten from the tree He had commanded them not to eat from. Adam blamed Eve, saying she gave him the fruit, and Eve blamed the serpent. God then pronounced consequences for their actions, including pain in childbirth for women and toil in work for men. He also banished them from the garden, so they would not eat from the tree of life and live forever. This chapter teaches us about the consequences of disobedience and the origin of sin in the world. It shows us how temptation can lead us to doubt God's word and make choices that have lasting consequences. It also highlights God's justice in holding each person accountable for their actions. However, even in the midst of judgment, God shows His mercy by providing clothing for Adam and Eve before sending them out of the garden.
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