“…you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,” (Genesis 2:17)
Some things we were not designed for.
For example:
* We were not made to function with detailed knowledge of the future.
* We were not designed for death–that hideous aberration of God’s magnificent creation.
And, apparently, we were not designed to function with knowledge of good and evil.
A certain innocence and naivety were granted the first couple. Think about what that would’ve been like! Not only would you have no bent toward evil, you would have no real comprehension of it. Were you to hear the word “evil” it would produce something of a blank stare. How wonderful to have that kind of ignorance!
It might be something like when we were young children. Remember? Life was full and complete–all we had to do was play hard, eat, and sleep. We did just fine without being aware of life’s pressures, bills, obligations, and such. (But then, of course, we grew up!)
So the Lord’s original intent was for us to be simple-minded and naive concerning evil. Guess what! That innocence awaits us in the next life in the new order. He’s going to take us back to His original design. “…and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
Oh Lord, hasten the day! With the rest of creation we groan under the curse of sin. Come quickly and put everything right! We will gladly release this burdensome knowledge of evil.
Blessings,
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