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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...