The Value of Love

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How many times have you heard people ask why God would create Adam and Eve as perfect humans and then put the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil there in the Garden of Eden where they could be tempted to sin. He could have never allowed any temptation and there would be no sin.

It seems very confusing, but actually it is quite simple.

If Satan hadn’t brought sin into existence everyone would be perfect still. No one would have to make a decision about whether or not to obey God. But, let me ask you this. Would that even actually be love? I heard a song years ago that said love isn’t something you fall into. It is something you do. in other words, love isn’t a fuzzy feeling. It is respect and admiration. It is knowing someone for who they really are and choosing them.

If it was possible to be forced to love someone, what would that love be worth?

When God created the universe and everything in it He spoke it all into existence, and He said it was good. However, when He created Adam and Eve He formed them with His hands. Then He breathed His own breath into them and said this was very good. This all was evidence of His love for the people He created in His own image.

For them to truly love God they needed to choose to do so. That could not be accomplished without being given a chance to choose between obeying and serving God or not.

So why would God put the tree in the garden? Because if we had no choice whether or not to love God, that love would have no value. Choosing to love God is what gives that love it’s value.

My father always said that God is a gentleman. He will not force anyone to love Him or serve Him.

Once we leave this earth our choice is made forever and we will never have to choose again. Have you made the right choice?

Think about it.