What Is God Doing - The Damaging Effects of Sin

Imagine a house that has been in shambles for many years.   The roof has caved in, the doors have fallen off their hinges, and the exterior has been vandalized.  At one time, this house was in good condition-but no longer.  Considering the extent   of the damage that has occurred, restoration will be no small task; it will not take place overnight.

Now consider the damage that occurred to mankind some 6,000  years ago when an unseen spirit, Satan, induced Adam and Eve to rebel against God. Prior to that event, the first human couple enjoyed perfect health  with the prospect of  living forever along with future generations of their offspring.  (Genesis 1:28)  When they sinned, however, it was as if Adam and Eve vandalized the human family yet to be born.

Do not underestimate the damaging effects of that rebellion.   The Bible/Jehovah says: "Through one man [Adam] sin entered into the world and death through sin." (Romans 5:12)   Besides bringing death, sin has impaired our relationship with our Creator and has affected us physically. mentally, and emotionally.  As a result, our condition is similar  to that of a run-down house.  The righteous man Job realistically  summed up our situation when he described  man  as being short of days and full of trouble." - JOB 14:1: Holman Standard Bible.


But did God abandon the human race  after the downfall of Adam and Eve?  Not at all!   In fact, from then until now, our heavenly Father has been working in behalf of the human family.  To appreciate better just what he is doing for us, consider three steps that are necessary for restoring a house and how each of these relates to what God has done to restore mankind.

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