The Sin of Loyalty to Man. Part [4] 01/25/2025 (Morning thought)

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

[Patriarchs and Prophets pp 55>57] In a state of strange, unnatural excitement, with her hands filled with the forbidden fruit, she sought his presence, and related all that had occurred. An expression of sadness came over the face of Adam. He appeared astonished and alarmed. To the words of Eve he replied that this must be the foe against whom they had been warned; and by the divine sentence she must die.

Adam understood that his companion had transgressed the command of God, disregarded the only prohibition laid upon them as a test of their fidelity and love. There was a terrible struggle in his mind. But now the deed was done; he must be separated from her whose society had been his joy. He understood the high destiny opened to the human race should they remain faithful to God. Yet all these blessings were lost sight of in the fear of losing that one gift which in his eyes outvalued every other.

Love, gratitude, loyalty to the Creator—all were overborne by love to Eve. She was a part of himself, and he could not endure the thought of separation. He did not realize that the same Infinite Power who had from the dust of the earth created him, a living, beautiful form, and had in love given him a companion, could supply her place.

James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

The Sin of Loyalty to Man. Part [3] 01/25/2025 (Evening thought)

Genesis 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

As we study the sacred history of man’s fall, folks should determine never to take that route again, for the habit, and tendency to be loyal to man is the sin that will permanently close the probation of this earth, never ever to be reversed. There are several different routes Adam could have taken so as to avoid plunging the human family into the abyss. [1] He could, and should have sought the Lord’s guidance in the matter. [2] He should have refused to eat of the fruit. [3] Lastly, he could have thought of the other 23 ribs he still had.

But the decision to be loyal to Eve instead of to God caused the downfall of the human race and here we are today still suffering the adverse side effects even though Jesus has died and opened up the possibility of life eternal, to those who so choose. What Jesus has done for us is a big deal, and should never be trifled with, but the facts on the ground do remain, no doubt.

We suffer heartache and care, we succumb to various diseases, and folks have to work like hell to put food on the table. Therefore, it is important that we study very closely, and observe Adam’s vein of thought, which brought him to that fatal decision, so that we in our lifetime of experiences could avoid repeating the very same mistakes, with those whom we love.

Job 14:Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!