The "More" Sin

Read Genesis 3
 
Gen 3:1 One day (the serpent) asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?”
 
ALL the world is so good, so right and so wonderful. As Genesis 2 concludes, how can life be any better than it is for the man and woman who live in complete union with God and with one another? This is the embodiment of the two great commands to love God and to love one another. This is our Lord’s will and purpose for our lives. This is how we are created to be.
    “But isn’t there something more? Could life be even better if we just ignore that one simple rule God commanded?” That is the doubt that came into Adam and Eve’s mind when the serpent created doubt with a simple question: “Did God really say …?” Doubt too quickly clouded Adam and Eve’s view of their holy God and loving friend. Doubt suggested, “God didn’t mean it.” Doubt said, “God is keeping something from you.” Doubt called, “The serpent’s suggestion is more true than the Creator’s Command.” Doubt urged, “Go for it. It’s your life and you deserve it.” Doubt lied, “You can’t trust the one who makes the rules. He just wants to stifle you.” Like a homicide bomber, doubt walked into Adam’s and Eve’s hearts, pulled the pin and destroyed God’s righteous perfection.
    But then the naked, unashamed couple’s eyes were opened in a new, disturbing way. They saw doubt’s deception. Shame and sin clouded God’s goodness and love. So they hid, suddenly afraid of their generous Creator.
    How would God erase the doubt and get his creation to see him again as our loving friend? Verse 15 begins God’s plan to save the world. One day, out of a woman will come one to crush Satan’s head – his authority over the earth and our hearts. This is the promise we will see throughout the Scripture. Keep your eyes focused on God’s saving plan for the world. It is the hope of our lives now and forever.
 
Pause and Consider: Are you satisfied with what you have? Is the pursuit of “more” keeping you from God?