[Redmen4ever]

First, man worked in the Garden of Eden, so work was not a punishment. Wait, even before man worked in the Garden, God had worked for six days. What was God being being punished for?

Second, with the expulsion, man’s work was made burdensome

Third, the Bible says this was “for man’s sake.” The Hebrew words could equally be translated “because of man” (i.e., because he sinned), and “for man’s sake” (i.e., work is redemptive). I think both translations are valid.

[UCANSEE2]

Second, with the expulsion, man’s work was made burdensome

Wasn't that a result of man NOT LISTENING to GOD anymore ? (eating the apple).

Man went against 'instinct', against that which God 'provided'. He was therefore forced to 're-invent' the wheel, (which is where the increase in knowledge comes about).

As described in the Bible (and really, most religions and mythologies have the same concept), man used his 'free will' to choose his path. Unfortunately, Lucifer was right about many taking the lower road.

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First, man worked in the Garden of Eden, so work was not a punishment. Wait, even before man worked in the Garden, God had worked for six days. What was God being being punished for? Second, with the expulsion, man’s work was made burdensome Third, the Bible says this was “for man’s sake.” The Hebrew words could equally be translated “because of man” (i.e., because he sinned), and “for man’s sake” (i.e., work is redemptive). I think both translations are valid.

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