Question: Can you comment on Eve’s fall?
Answer: The fall of eve is recorded in Genesis 3. Much has been said and written on Eve’s fall, with justification. Let us analyze Eve’s departure from God by breaking down the process into steps.
Eve listened and looked. Eve’s first mistake was in allowing the «devil» to speak with her, especially when it became apparent what he said opposed God (vss. 1-5). Eve not only listened, he looked upon the forbidden fruit (vs. 6).
Eve desired and sinned. As a result of the verbal encouragement and looking, Eve desired (vs. 6). The gradation is obvious. Also, all three avenues of temptation are present (lust of flesh, eyes, and pride of life, 1 John 2: 16). The hook, if you please, is set (Jas. 1: 13, 14). Eve unquestionably sinned when she «did eat,» because she broke God’s commandment (Gen. 2: 17, 1 John 3:4).
Eve tempted Adam and tried to hide. Eve was not content with violating God’s law herself, she tempted Adam (vs. 6). Eve then was so foolish and guilt ridden that she thought she could hide from God (rather than repent, vss. 8-11). Step number seven is seen in Eve’s blaming the devil, she is unwilling to confess her own sin!
Beloved, the seven steps of Eve’s fall are played out each day in the life of many people. People listen to the devil, they look at what he offers, they desire, they commit the overt act, they lead others astray, and they try to hide from God. Much of the drug problem is simply people trying to hide from God. Adam and Eve’s sin had many consequences, and alas, the door of opportunity for sin was opened (Gen. 3; Rom. 5: 14-21). However, what was lost through Adam and Eve has been regained through the obedience and sacrifice of the Son of God (Rom. 5: 19-21). Let us look to Jesus as our example, not Adam and Eve (1 Pet. 2:21).
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