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NASB | Genesis 2:9 Out of the ground the LORD God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 2:9 And [in that garden] the LORD God caused to grow from the ground every tree that is desirable and pleasing to the sight and good (suitable, pleasant) for food; the tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the [experiential] knowledge (recognition) of [the difference between] good and evil. [Rev 2:7; 22:14, 19] |
Subject: Freewill before the fall? |
Bible Note: I'd have to agree with Mommapbs. Although God does hope to entice us into obeying Him, He certainly does NOT force our hand or our decision. I'm convinced each of us has 100 percent complete and total freedom to choose as we would like. Yes, the fish is forced to live the life of a fish but notice he's free to swim and roam the whole world depending on his species, freshwater or saltwater. In the same regard, yes we humans must live in a finite world and stay here on earth UNLESS we take our own supply of food and oxygen with us. Thus we can choose to make of our life what we like both physically and most especially our spiritual lives. We can choose to live the lifestyle of a chirstian and do the best in following the Bible, OR we can choose to follow any other course like the Devil or just not choose which is really a cop out. Those are the only two choices we have. And of course, God will hold us accountable for our choices. Hope this helps to clarify and Blessings to you. Country Girl |