Q13. Did our first parents stay in the good condition God created them in?
No. Our first parents, left to their own free choice, fell from their good condition by sinning against God.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Genesis 3:6–8
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.”
Ecclesiastes 7:29
“Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.”
Parent Guide
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Discussion Questions
- 1
Did Adam and Eve stay in the good condition God made them in?
- 2
What does it mean that they were "left to their own free choice"?
- 3
Why do you think Adam and Eve chose to disobey even though God had been so good to them?
Illustration
Adam and Eve had everything they needed in the garden. They had food, each other, and walks with God. Yet they still chose what God told them not to choose. Disobedience does not always come from needing something. Sometimes it comes from wanting to be in charge.
Application
When you are tempted to disobey this week, stop and remember that Adam and Eve had everything and still fell. Ask God to give you a heart that trusts him more than your own desires.