Genesis 3:1-19.
This passage shows us how serpents, who are 'helpers' of satan, talked the woman into second guessing God's plans and commands. It, this particular serpent, knew once it planted it's wicked doubts in her mind she would go on to disobey God. It knew she, like all humans, was weak in the face of temptation and sickly-sweet words of becoming more powerful.
It is only when we can give up those notions, that we can give ourselves whole-heartedly unto God. And, in doing so, He will help us become much, much more than we could ever hope for. How? By living and sharing His way with others.
So, we know it was the serpent who took advantage of the woman. Thus, she and the serpent committed the very first sin together. However, it didn't stop there. The woman, then, gave the fruit, which God commanded the man and woman not to eat, but that the serpent lied about to get her to eat, to her husband.Which he ate, knowing it would be breaking God's command.
It's such a shame Adam and the woman (Eve) committed these, the first, sins. And, that is what they, themselves, realized after their first bite of the fruit. Shame. Shame at their nakedness, and their actions.
Once they recognized their nakedness and shame, they made the first clothing, out of fig leaves. When they were done dressing. They heard the Lord God walking about the garden. So, they hid. Hoping, He would not find out about their sinning.
God called out to them, though, and they had no choice, but to answer Him. I would imagine God was disappointed in them. Like all parents are when their kids misbehave. It is because, God's ,such a great, father He disciplined Adam and his wife. Had He not done so, Adam, Eve, and the serpent would have thought it was okay with God to be sinners, and go against His commands which were put in place to protect them. So, while most woman now complain about childbirth, and how they wish, Eve hadn't listened to the serpent. I believe, and shall try my hardest to remember, though God did choose to make pregnancy hard on all of us, women, as Eve's punishment. He did it because He loves us, dearly.
God chose the punishments that would effect future generations. Why? He wants us to learn from our ancestor's mistakes. So, we don't make the same ones.
God is the ultimate Father! He looks out for you even when you don't realize it. God is our Super Parent. He can do NO wrong.
Remember, He's always looking after you. Loving and supporting you, always. Even in the darkest of times.
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