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The Story Of God - Genesis 3

Genesis 3 explains the fall of man but is it really that? Or is it a story of something else? Genesis 1-2: God creates a perfect earth and He even calls this more of creating even more perfect people. But then in Genesis 3, this "plan" falls apart and sin begins. Description of the enemy : Genesis 3:1 describes the serpent being crafty. Crafty would mean something you don't expect. This serpent was not scary looking, with horns and sharp teeth. Crafty, secretly, equals to questioning the right God asked you to follow (v. 1). Crafty makes us not be prepared to defend ourselves because you don't notice the enemy, it could be a voice in your mind, something beautiful that you should not touch (ex. An apple from the tree). When the serpent questions it seems as if he is saying "God is telling you, you cannot enjoy life" then adds contradiction to your life (v. 2-5). The serpent wants you to see the creator of the universe is an obstacle in enjoying your life. If...

Strong Exterior

Here's the definition of strong: 1. having,   showing,   or   able   to   exert   great   bodily   or   muscular power;   physically   vigorous   or   robust   2. accompanied   or   delivered   by   great   physical,   mechanical, etc.,   power   or   force 3. mentally   powerful   or   vigorous 4. especially   able,   competent,   or   powerful   in   a   specific   field   or respec 5. of   great   moral   power,   firmness,   or   courage Okay, when one shows strength on that outside, it's to get you through a difficult situation. Another person makes fun of you, they hurt your feelings, they put you down. You have to go through life pushing it all aside and keeping your head held high. Such things are merely just words, you know who you truly are, and you know what your val...