Our first parents were born worshiping. But when they ate the forbidden fruit, their worship was redirected. Duped by a serpent, they rejected the gift of worshiping God and chose to worship themselves. They thought God could be improved upon. They were wrong. And as a result of their decision, all creation plunged into futility and despair. Ashamed, confused, and afraid, Adam and Eve tried to hide their nakedness and rebellion from God. But God came seeking. Rather than put them to death, which he had every right to do, God covered Adam and Eve with animal skins. God drew the first drop of
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