VERY BAD
"But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die." Genesis 2:17 (NKJV)
As we saw yesterday, in the beginning God had created something "very good." It was perfect and flawless and man enjoyed the ultimate existence. The Lord personally created a wife for him and placed him in a fruitful and flourishing garden, abounding in beauty and provision. It was all there for his enjoyment and pleasure.
There was just one thing that God wanted him to be mindful of. There was one tree that man and woman were supposed to steer clear of...the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. We all know what happened:
So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. (Genesis 3:6 NKJV)
It was at this moment, at this instance of disobedience, that evil entered into the human experience. Innocence became infected with iniquity, and death began its dominance over mankind. God's promise that they would die came true as their hearts became corrupted and tainted with sin. What had started out as "very good" had now become very bad.
And it's here, under the shadow of sin, that the human race remains in darkness. Everything that's wrong with the world can be traced back to this single act of disobedience. Like opening a hatch on a submerged submarine, sin came in and consumed God's creation. And as we will see over the next several days, it's against the blackened backdrop of sin that the purpose and priority of the cross can best be seen.
Think about it…
What does this passage reveal to me about God?
What does this passage reveal to me about myself?
Based on this, what changes do I need to make?
What is my prayer for today?
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