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In the verse we referred to before (Genesis 1:26), it says, “…and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” First, in refuting the “evolutionists,” God would not have given dominion of His beautiful planet earth to some semi-human primate. He entrusted it to a genius. He gave it to His greatest creation—man.
Within the word “dominion,” we have the root meaning “dominate.” Dominion does not actually mean ownership, for God retains the ownership of the earth. But man, in essence, controlled it. He ruled it, and for all practical purposes it was his. Adam could do as he wished with the earth. God made this clear to him. And therein entered Satan.
Before Satan entered the picture, the planet earth was a world without sin. It was a world without judgment, sickness, disease, or bondage. There was no taint of sorrow or heartache. Death and war didn’t exist. The world was ruled in love, honesty, sincerity, and integrity—-under God. This was God’s environment. And because it was, God would come down and talk with Adam in the cool of the day (Genesis 3:8). God told Adam he could partake of any tree in the garden except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. He said, “for in the day you eat this you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:17). But Adam and Eve did partake of the fruit of that tree, and Adam and Eve did die.
They did not die immediately in the physical sense. That was some time in coming. But they suffered separation from God immediately, which was the “death” God was talking about. It would ultimately bring all types of death into the world.
NB:ADAM GAVE THE WORLD TO SATAN; In essence, what Adam did was this: he traded lords. God the Father, in all goodness, mercy, compassion, humility, and meekness, was no longer God of this world. Now Satan would become god of this world. Adam had every right to do what he did. The world was his by commandment of God and he had dominion over it. If he did as God directed, it would be a paradise forever. But, if he disobeyed God—and he did— Satan would become the lord of the earth.
One may ask, “Why would Adam do such a thing? Why didn’t God stop him?” Man has the power of choice. He can make any decision he wants to make, even though it may do him harm, and those around him. That is what Adam did. He had the right to make the decision he made, even though it was a decision which would bring utter chaos. He traded the world, and all that was in it, for the knowledge of good and evil. It was the MOST EXPENSIVE TRADE any human ever made. Still, millions are making the same trade today. They are trading their eternal souls (which will never die) for the baubles, trinkets, and gadgets of this present world. Truly, they are of no value whatsoever (II Corinthians 4:18).
SELAH, GOD ALWAYS HAVE MERCY ON US.
Evangelist Eric Musa:
(My message continuously: If you are not saved: Believe, accept, receive and confess Christ Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and be filled with the Holy Spirit, as it is written; “NOW is the acceptable time, TODAY is the day of SALVATION.- 2 Cor 6:2”. For prayers, devotion, and to support the ministry contact Evangelist on +254722157300 (Email: EMEA.ericmusa@gmail.com). Remember, God Loves you and I unconditionally, perfectly and always: SHALOM
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