It only took about 45 words for Satan to seduce the first couple. A question, a statement, and a brief explanation. You would think it would take much more than that to ruin human history.
First, the question: Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?
Eve missed what Satan was insinuating with, Did God really say…? And she corrected Satan’s misstatement (God had not prohibited eating from all the trees!), but failed to grasp what he was doing by distorting God’s words. Think about that for a bit. What seeds was Satan planting in her mind?
Then, the declaration: You will not surely die.
It’s a flat-out denial of the consequences of disobedience. And somehow it sounds so logical. Even though it’s completely opposite of what God has said. Ever had that one played on you before? Take note-you’ll be seeing flat-out denial again!
And finally, the explanation: For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.
“You see, Eve, God’s actually holding out on you. You could be experiencing a whole lot more of the good stuff, but God is trying to keep it from you. Tsk, tsk. But let me fill you in on the real deal.”
Be on the alert, friends! Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Don’t be his next victim!
Blessings,
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