Wow this is brilliant Jonathan. It makes so much sense. God was wanting Adam and Eve to develop by process of ongoing divine friendship and the gift of relationship and with-ness, but they looked to bypass the most precious thing- the offer of the gift of relationship- of Presence - in order to gain the power of infinite knowledge by sho…
Wow this is brilliant Jonathan. It makes so much sense. God was wanting Adam and Eve to develop by process of ongoing divine friendship and the gift of relationship and with-ness, but they looked to bypass the most precious thing- the offer of the gift of relationship- of Presence - in order to gain the power of infinite knowledge by short cut. What a slap in the face to God! Makes me pause to ask, how do I scorn His offer of relationship ?
This was so helpful! Forgive me for just restating what you said so much better, but it helped to solidify the truth of what you said by writing it out again! Thank you! Blessings to you 😊
Lynnette, your response struck a chord with me. I love how you captured the essence of my post and took it even further by bringing in the relational aspect. The drama that unfolded in the garden wasn't just about knowledge but about relationship, about 'with-ness,' as you put it. You didn't just restate; you expanded the discussion in a significant way. Thanks so much for diving in and contributing your wisdom.
Wow this is brilliant Jonathan. It makes so much sense. God was wanting Adam and Eve to develop by process of ongoing divine friendship and the gift of relationship and with-ness, but they looked to bypass the most precious thing- the offer of the gift of relationship- of Presence - in order to gain the power of infinite knowledge by short cut. What a slap in the face to God! Makes me pause to ask, how do I scorn His offer of relationship ?
This was so helpful! Forgive me for just restating what you said so much better, but it helped to solidify the truth of what you said by writing it out again! Thank you! Blessings to you 😊
Lynnette, your response struck a chord with me. I love how you captured the essence of my post and took it even further by bringing in the relational aspect. The drama that unfolded in the garden wasn't just about knowledge but about relationship, about 'with-ness,' as you put it. You didn't just restate; you expanded the discussion in a significant way. Thanks so much for diving in and contributing your wisdom.
–Jon