The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?”
- Genesis 3:1
The enemy attacks what God said so you question who God is
6 The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too.
- Genesis 3:6 (NLT)
When we stop trusting God we start replacing Him
12 When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.
- Romans 5:12 (NLT)
19 Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous.
- Romans 5:19 (NLT)
When you live in Christ Adam no longer defines you
9 Then the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?”
- Genesis 3:9 (NLT)
18 Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. -
- Romans 5:18 (NLT)