When it's Over, Let It Go (Adam's Mistake)

humpages.com ^ | 6/26/09 | JXB7076

[jxb7076]

The biblical story of Adam and Eve suggests that Eve’s disobedience to God introduced sin to the world which ultimately led to the downfall of man and mankind. It is a story repeated over and over again in the Christian arena. It’s the first story a child learns which attempts to explain why there is so much suffering in life. It is a story which puts the burden of death, destruction, disobedience, and suffering at the feet of Eve, Adam’s wife, or as the Biblical writers describes her – Adam’s Helpmeet.

While the story of Adam and Eve is true, according to the biblical writers, it is an unfair and unbalanced story which excludes Adams role in this great epic drama. It is a story which fails to identify the solution which could have saved mankind. It’s a story which describes the most common mistake even men of the 21st century make. It’s a story which, if Adam had his priorities straight could have had a different ending.

[jxb7076]

I hear you. Hey, thanks for the comments! I really enjoyed the discussion. Take care.

[One_American]

It's unecssary and presumptuous to sugarcoat the Word for modern sensitivities.

I think it depends on how you were instructed and how you interpret the Word of God.

I don't think Paul's intent in 1 Timothy 2:14 is not to absolve Adam of the blame for the fall. I think both Adam and Eve failed. However Paul holds Adam centrally responsible; 1 Cor 15:22 (KJV) 22, Because of Adam, all people die. So because of Christ, all will be made alive.

As does God in Gen 3:17-19 (KJV) 17, And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;

18, Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;

19, In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

Adam did not follow God's order of leadership.