Can you comment on Eve's fall?
Introduction. The fall of Eve is recorded in Genesis 3. Let us analyze Eve's departure from God by breaking down the process into steps.
Eve knew the Truth. Appreciate the fact that not only did Eve start off in fellowship with God as her creator (Gen. 2:18-25), but also knew His will. While God's command regarding the forbidden tree was given to Adam before Eve's creation (Gen. 2:15-17), Gen. 3:2-3 shows she knew what God had declared.
Eve listened and looked. Eve's first mistake was in allowing the "serpent" to speak with her, especially when it became apparent what he said opposed God (vss. 1-5). Eve not only listened, but she looked upon the forbidden fruit (vs. 6).
Eve desired and sinned. As a result of the verbal encouragement and looking, Eve desired (vs. 6). The gradation is obvious. Also, all three avenues of temptation are present (lust of flesh, eyes, and pride of life, 1 John 2: 16). As Jas. 1: 13-15 summarizes, she was enticed and drawn away by her own desires which figuratively gave birth to sin. In her case that sin was the disobedience to God's command (Gen. 2: 17, 1 John 3:4).
Eve tempted Adam and tried to hide. Eve was not content with violating God's law by herself. Next, she tempted Adam (vs. 6). Eve then was so foolish and/or guilt ridden that she thought she could hide from God (vss. 8-11). When finally confronted with her action, instead of repenting we see her attempt to shift blame to the serpent.
Application for today. Adam and Eve's sin had many consequences, and alas, the door of opportunity for sin was opened (Gen. 3; Rom. 5: 14-21). The steps of Eve's fall are now played out every day in the life of too many people. Whether fornication/adultery, anger, gossip, stealing, alcohol/drug abuse, or a host of other sins, people first listen to the devil and look at what he offers. They desire, they commit the overt act, and they often lead others astray. When challenged, they try to hide from God and/or blame others.
However, what was lost through Adam and Eve has been regained through the obedience and sacrifice of the Son of God (Rom. 5: 19-21). Let us look to Jesus as our example, not Adam and Eve (1 Pet. 2:21).
Eve knew the Truth. Appreciate the fact that not only did Eve start off in fellowship with God as her creator (Gen. 2:18-25), but also knew His will. While God's command regarding the forbidden tree was given to Adam before Eve's creation (Gen. 2:15-17), Gen. 3:2-3 shows she knew what God had declared.
Eve listened and looked. Eve's first mistake was in allowing the "serpent" to speak with her, especially when it became apparent what he said opposed God (vss. 1-5). Eve not only listened, but she looked upon the forbidden fruit (vs. 6).
Eve desired and sinned. As a result of the verbal encouragement and looking, Eve desired (vs. 6). The gradation is obvious. Also, all three avenues of temptation are present (lust of flesh, eyes, and pride of life, 1 John 2: 16). As Jas. 1: 13-15 summarizes, she was enticed and drawn away by her own desires which figuratively gave birth to sin. In her case that sin was the disobedience to God's command (Gen. 2: 17, 1 John 3:4).
Eve tempted Adam and tried to hide. Eve was not content with violating God's law by herself. Next, she tempted Adam (vs. 6). Eve then was so foolish and/or guilt ridden that she thought she could hide from God (vss. 8-11). When finally confronted with her action, instead of repenting we see her attempt to shift blame to the serpent.
Application for today. Adam and Eve's sin had many consequences, and alas, the door of opportunity for sin was opened (Gen. 3; Rom. 5: 14-21). The steps of Eve's fall are now played out every day in the life of too many people. Whether fornication/adultery, anger, gossip, stealing, alcohol/drug abuse, or a host of other sins, people first listen to the devil and look at what he offers. They desire, they commit the overt act, and they often lead others astray. When challenged, they try to hide from God and/or blame others.
However, what was lost through Adam and Eve has been regained through the obedience and sacrifice of the Son of God (Rom. 5: 19-21). Let us look to Jesus as our example, not Adam and Eve (1 Pet. 2:21).