[ViLaLuz]

It was not the Tree of Life that tempted Adam and Eve but the Tree of Knowledge. And so from the beginning knowledge apart from God and a humble soul has resulted in self-exaltation. We see this condition all round us today.
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Yup. “For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

[spirited irish]

your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

Yes, but not like the Lord our God but the god of this world, who is no longer the beautiful cherub but something hideous, as are all fallen powers and evil spirits.

[PeterPrinciple]

Tree of Life

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The Tree of Life is mentioned multiple times in only three books of the Bible.

A very interesting thinking adventure..................

[PeterPrinciple]

Tree of Life

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Both trees were at the center of the garden, side by side.

Why?

Lord, give us a fighting chance, put the “bad” tree at the edge of the garden.................................