Re: !
hephzibah wrote:Frank Apisa wrote:Heph,
Let's take this one point at a time...so that we don't become mired in this discussion.
hephzibah wrote:Frank,
Quote:What other reasons are given???
There is no reason for that tree to be there...except as a temptation. That does seem to be the point of the story.
Actually NO reason's are given as to why the tree was there, so if you want to be honest here BOTH of us are rationalizing. LOL However I think we both have valid points as to the possible reason the tree was there.
Okay, I am willing to consider that we both have valid points as to the possible reason the tree was there.
I've given my reason.
Why are you saying the tree was there?
Wonderful idea! Actually Frank I don't believe I have actually stated why I think the tree was there. I have only disputed why YOU think it's there. LOL Oh boy...
I believe God put it there to give Adam and Eve a choice.
Could you flesh that out a bit, Heph? I'm not being petty or evasive here, I truly do not understand what you mean.
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Oh yeah, I forgot to respond to something earlier:
You have my undivided attention at this point. I'm not planning on being anywhere else. However I am having some personal struggles in my life right now and may need the occasional breather... Thanks again.
Please do not feel you have to respond quickly...or immediately. If we do this correctly, it will take a long, long time...and there is no need to rush.
I really do want to be sure we hash out this "why was the tree there" question thoroughly....and we will more than likely spend several posts just on this issue.