We are human and God has given us free will. That free will is a gift and has been given to allow for our living of life our way. I am a firm believer that even though I have free will to do what I please, there are consequences to all of my actions or inaction.
Adam and Eve were created by God to take care of the Garden and have fellowship with and glorify Him. They were free to use the Garden for themselves with the exception of not being able to eat from two trees. When they chose to eat from the tree of good and evil they were found out and therefore were accountable to their actions.
“24He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.” – Genesis 3:24 (ESV)
The consequences of the actions of Adam and Eve were banishment from the Garden.
We have been given the free will to live our lives as we see fit to glorify God. Adam and Eve were given the task of caring for the Garden similar to our tasks as we care for this earth and those in it for God. We are able to complete those tasks how we see, but we must remember that we are accountable to God for our actions and choices.
What choices have you made that you were wondering why you did not prosper more? What actions have you taken that you are frustrated with the outcome? Are you living your life as though there are no consequences to your actions or inaction?
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