Gen 3:6 | MHM | STEP | The Fall of Man This section explains how the first human sin happened. It tells how Eve was convinced by the serpent to eat the forbidden fruit and how Adam followed her example. The commentary looks at the reasons why they sinned, the process that led to their fall, and the consequences that resulted from their actions. The story also helps us understand why sin and shame entered the world. v. 6 : Eve was led into sin by the clever arguments of the serpent. She saw no harm in the forbidden tree, thinking it looked as good as the others and even more attractive because it was forbidden (Genesis 2:9 ). Sometimes, we want things just because we are told not to have them. Eve also believed that the fruit would make her wise, as the serpent promised. Perhaps she even saw the serpent eat from the tree and thought it made him able to speak. This desire for knowledge, when not controlled, can be dangerous. Instead of trusting God, Adam and Eve wanted more than what God had given them (Colossians 2:3; 1 Corinthians 1:30 ). We should be careful not to want to know things God has not given us. The steps of their sin show how temptation works. First, Eve looked at the fruit and wanted it. The Bible warns us not to let our eyes lead us into temptation (Proverbs 23:31; Matthew 5:28 ). Next, she took the fruit. The devil didn't force her; she chose to take it herself. Often, sin is a choice we make. Then, she ate the fruit. Sometimes we think we can stop ourselves, but sin can quickly take us further than we planned. After eating, she gave the fruit to Adam, who also ate. Adam probably wasn’t with Eve when she was tempted, but when she offered the fruit, he listened to her instead of God. People who do wrong often want others to join them. Adam’s sin showed a lack of trust in God's word and a desire to be his own master (Romans 5:19 ). He disobeyed a clear command from God, even though he had no sinful nature. Most importantly, Adam’s sin affected all his descendants, bringing sin and trouble into the world. His choice brought guilt and a sinful nature to everyone who came after him.

‏ Genesis 3:6

The Fall of Man

This section explains how the first human sin happened. It tells how Eve was convinced by the serpent to eat the forbidden fruit and how Adam followed her example. The commentary looks at the reasons why they sinned, the process that led to their fall, and the consequences that resulted from their actions. The story also helps us understand why sin and shame entered the world.

v. 6: Eve was led into sin by the clever arguments of the serpent. She saw no harm in the forbidden tree, thinking it looked as good as the others and even more attractive because it was forbidden (Genesis 2:9 ^a). Sometimes, we want things just because we are told not to have them. Eve also believed that the fruit would make her wise, as the serpent promised. Perhaps she even saw the serpent eat from the tree and thought it made him able to speak. This desire for knowledge, when not controlled, can be dangerous. Instead of trusting God, Adam and Eve wanted more than what God had given them (Colossians 2:3; 1 Corinthians 1:30 ^b). We should be careful not to want to know things God has not given us.

The steps of their sin show how temptation works. First, Eve looked at the fruit and wanted it. The Bible warns us not to let our eyes lead us into temptation (Proverbs 23:31; Matthew 5:28 ^c). Next, she took the fruit. The devil didn't force her; she chose to take it herself. Often, sin is a choice we make. Then, she ate the fruit. Sometimes we think we can stop ourselves, but sin can quickly take us further than we planned. After eating, she gave the fruit to Adam, who also ate. Adam probably wasn’t with Eve when she was tempted, but when she offered the fruit, he listened to her instead of God. People who do wrong often want others to join them. Adam’s sin showed a lack of trust in God's word and a desire to be his own master (Romans 5:19 ^d). He disobeyed a clear command from God, even though he had no sinful nature. Most importantly, Adam’s sin affected all his descendants, bringing sin and trouble into the world. His choice brought guilt and a sinful nature to everyone who came after him.