that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it” (Genesis 3:6). When they ate the fruit, Adam and Eve were immediately filled with fear. They realized that by their disobedience they had broken their perfect relationship with God. In place of freedom and openness, they felt shame and guilt. Instead of running to God, who loved them, they tried to
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