Does Genesis chapters 3 and 4 introduce the problem of sin or is it the problems of sin? Notice how rapidly Adam and Eve's first act of disobience and Cain's first act of violence open the door to all kinds of sin. Here is a beginning list of the problems these these sins caused as the door to disobeying God was opened.
1. Disobedience
2. Hiddeness from God and the truth
3. Weakness
4. Living short of God's intention
5. Consequences that are passed on to others
6. Guilt
7. Shame
8. Blame
9. Lack of responsibilty
10. Murder
11. Hatred
12. Anger
13. Jealousy
14. Envy
15. Pride
16. Greed
17. Violence
18. Lack of Self-control
19. Fear
Question for today. Is it the problem of sin? Or the problems of sin?
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I've heard this passage taught that the sin committed in the garden is that which we all deal with, that is "the sin" that makes way for all the above listed sins and more. The sin of course is choosing to live a life where Adam & Eve desire to be gods. They want to be able to decide good & evil for themselves.
ReplyDeleteWhat caught my attention this read is that the tree of life was right there the whole time, yet it was passed over for a chance to decide things like God. If, in fact, humanity's desire to be God is actually Sin #1, then sadly sin #1a may be that we make that choice all the while giving up on life when it is right there in front of our respective faces.
-Rudy
Thanks for the insight on pride being the source of all sin Rudy. Dr. Maxie and Kimberly Dunnam write in their workbook on the Seven Deadly Sins pride is the source of all sin.
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