Introduction

  • Genesis 3:1-7

We must learn to be content with the blessings we have.

  • Genesis 2:9
  • Even focused on the good in the sin.
  • Genesis 2:8-18 – Look at where Adam and Eve lived! They had everything they needed! Why not be content with this?
  • Philippians 4:11-13 – Paul learned to be content in whatever situation he was in.

We should be scared of sin’s consequences.

  • We don’t know how sin might hurt.
    • Genesis 3:7-11 – They had a changed attitude about self (shame) and blamed each other.
  • We don’t know who sin might hurt.
    • Eve’s sin drew in Adam as well.
  • We don’t know how long sin might hurt.
    • Genesis 3:16-24 – The rest of their lives were changed!

God provides hope!

  • Genesis 3:9, 15 – God was alluding to the coming of Jesus.
  • Galatians 4:4