The
Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Our Lives
Genesis 2:9 ESV
[9] And out of the ground the Lord God made to
spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of
life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Sometimes young people might ask how does taking
a test glorify God. Yet, it does because when we do our best, we glorify God. Then,
the next question is why is work so hard?
We know that because sin entered the world, life
has become hard. God put the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the garden,
and this might seem strange if Adam and Eve were told not to eat from it. The tree
is pleasing to the eye and in the middle in the garden. It is not hidden away or
made to look hostile.
God desired that we love him with free will. God
had to give us free will even though it was risky. If our only option was to love
God, it would not really be love.
It may be that Adam and Eve ate the seductive
fruit because their love for God was insufficient. It is true that they were disobedient
and did what God told them not to, but they did not hate God or wish God harm.
The tree of knowledge exists in our lives today. They are placed in such a way we are enticed and
tempted wherever we go. This tree is very tempting for us. However, God wants the
proof that we truly love him. The Devil does not tempt us things that are not appealing
or look disgusting. God is looking for our love. He wants us to seek him and desire
him.
Blessed Be Your Name
10,000 reasons (Bless the Lord o my soul)
Goodness Of God
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