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1 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | Rabbi Mark | 65643 | ||
Dear Debbie Now I will agree with you that Adam attempted to place the blame on God. And this was a defiant act on his part. But for Adam to state the simple facts about what Eve had done is in no way conclusive evidence that he was doing it to place the blame on her. And even if he was blaming her, wasn't he justified in so doing? I don't see how this is significant to the real question at hand. It seems to me to be a kind of side issue that was brought up by Robert to thwart accurate biblical instruction on the subject. After all, his post was full of opinionated rhetoric that would take any minister days to straighten out and answer correctly and accurately. As far as Eve being alone in the garden it is definitely implied. Can we be certain? Perhaps not strictly certain. But taken in context with the way it was written it is reasonable to believe that if Adam had been present his part in this whole thing would have been recorded. I don't believe God would have left out something that important. It is not consistant with His writing in the rest of the Bible. You however, are correct in saying that I do not have proof about Adam taking the fruit to share with Eve what was to come. This is purely my speculation. It is probably what I would have done if I had been Adam. But I offer it as an obvious opinion -- to show that it is as valid as the opinion offered to me by mommapbs. I would never teach it as a doctrine. But I should refrain from such embellishments. It really doesn't do much to further the Truth of the Word. And you do have excellent insight into stating that perhaps Adam not only turned dominion of the earth over to Satan, but also in a sense, turned dominion over to his wife. I'm not aware if this perspective has ever been investigated. It would have to be studied exhaustively to sustain validity of the concept. But it has merit. Clearly, however, if Adam had turned dominion over to Eve, God certainly laid down rules to thwart woman rule when He said, "...Your husband shall rule over you." |
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2 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | beensetfree | 65743 | ||
At the risk of jumping into a frenzy, please allow me to toss in 2 cents worth. I disagree with Rabbi Mark where he says, “It is reasonable to believe that if Adam had been present, his part in this whole thing would have been recorded.” I do believe everything was recorded. Look at the Genesis 3 passage as one would look at a negative of a picture. The empty space speaks volumes. Adam did not take the leadership position given to him by God, one of being head and protector of his wife. By his silence, he left his wife open to temptation. By not speaking up and reiterating God’s “law” or “rule” of not eating from the tree, he dropped the proverbial ball of leadership right at the serpent’s feet (or lack thereof). Rabbi Mark says, “I don't believe God would have left out something that important.” Here I do agree, God would not have left something important out of His word. And He didn’t. God recorded Adam’s silence, which rings like a gong! And I don’t think this would be considered “reading between the lines” either. May God grant His wisdom to us all as we study His word and seek to determine His principal and truth contained within. Ever praying, Beensetfree | ||||||
3 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65746 | ||
Beensetfree! As the instigator of this "frenzy" I thank you this excellent advice: "May God grant His wisdom to us all as we study His word and seek to determine His principal and truth contained within." BTW - I concurr with your observations about the silence of Adam ringing like gong. Sad to say, I suspect that many men are rejecting their God-given role of spiritual headship. The silence is deafening and deadening in some relationships. mommapbs |
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4 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | beensetfree | 65749 | ||
Mommapbs: You're quite welcome. Something to think about is whether men are 'rejecting' their God-given role of spiritual headship, or have they just 'given up' that role, or have women 'taken it' from them. And even further thought ought to be applied to how can women encourage and empower men to "reclaim" their role as spiritual head! Pray on! Beensetfree:-) | ||||||
5 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | Mommapbs | 65752 | ||
Excellent questions! It has always bothered me that women were "relegated" to teaching Sunday School while the men passed the offering plate and seated the congregation. Just an observation. Praying with you for the fellowship of believers! mommapbs |
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