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the world. Who can know, in the moment of

temptation, the terrible consequences that

will result from one wrong step?

Many who teach that the law of God is not

binding upon man, urge that it is impossible

for him to obey its precepts. But if this were

true, why did Adam suffer the penalty of

transgression? The sin of our first parents

brought guilt and sorrow upon the world,

and had it not been for the goodness and

mercy of God, would have plunged the race

into hopeless despair. Let none deceive

themselves. “The wages of sin is death.”

Romans 6:23. The law of God can no more be

transgressed with impunity now than when

sentence was pronounced upon the father of

mankind.

After their sin Adam and Eve were no longer

to dwell in Eden. They earnestly entreated

that they might remain in the home of their

innocence and joy. They confessed that they