As we’ve seen, man and woman felt no shame in the beginning. Freedom from shame is the result of love. This freedom points us to the mystery of original innocence. Because they were in complete communion with God and each other, Adam and Eve experienced creation at its fullest and deepest dimension. Filled with grace, they walked in God’s holiness. This was the source of their innocence. Grace is what enables a man and woman to make a sincere gift to one another.
