The Bible tells us that it was God who created the heavens and earth (Genesis 1:1). It was God who created man and breathed the breath of life into his being (Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7).
God blessed them with all they needed, but also gave them one commandment to obey. Out of all the fruit bearing trees in the garden they could eat, except for one, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:16-17).
Eve was tempted by the serpent, and deceived into eating of the fruit, she then offered it to Adam who ate also, even though he knew it was wrong (Genesis 3:1-6).
Their eyes were opened and they felt guilty and hid from the presence of the Lord (Genesis 3:7-10). That is what sin will do. It separates us from God's presence. We are afraid of God and will hide from Him. Likewise, God is a holy God, and will not fellowship with sinful man (Isaiah 59:2). As a result of their sin (disobedience), they were cast out of the garden that God had created for them (Genesis 3:23-24).
Mankind has suffered the effects of this first rebellion ever since. There has been a curse over this earth (Genesis 3:17-19). The Bible tell us that through this act of sin, sin entered the world bringing death with it. Like an epidemic it has affected all men (Romans 5:12,18-19). All who have ever been born of Adam's seed, and ever will, are born to fall (Romans 3:9-18,23).
Look around! You can see sin and destruction everywhere. Look at history. It is filled with violence of every kind. Look at your own life! All of this entered the world when Adam fell.
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