OUR DAILY BREAD             Sat., May 27, 1995  
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READ: Genesis 2:7-17; 3:6

                
                  ADAM, EVE, AND ME     

      "Reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin,
       but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
                                
                                 -- Romans 6:11  

As Adam and Eve faced temptation for the first time, many
things were true of them that are not true of us.  They 
lived in a perfect environment and uncorrupted society.
No family influence could be blamed for their choice to 
do what is wrong.

Adam and Eve stood in the morning of creation as 
creatures of great wonder.  No sinful heritage, no
ravaged surroundings could be blamed for their downfall.

There were also many sins that Adam and Eve couldn't 
commit.  They couldn't commit adultery.  They couldn't
steal from anyone.  They couldn't dishonor their father
or mother.  They couldn't bear false witness against
their neighbor.  They couldn't covet their neighbor's 
property.

But the essence of sin back at the dawn of creation
was the same as it is today -- defiance of God.  At
the one crucial point at which they were tempted, 
Adam and Eve did not take seriously what God had
said.

In the temptations we face today, we too must decide
if we will believe the Lord and do what He says is
right.  We too must realize that sin can devastate
our relationship with Him.  We too will need His
forgiveness when we fall.

Lord, help us to stay far from sin and close to You.

                                -- Haddon W. Robinson

        When strong temptations would allure,
              Tell Jesus to come near;
          Your confidence in him make sure,
            And He your voice will hear.

                                -- White
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           THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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 To withstand temptation, stand with Christ.
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THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Psalms 5-8

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