We are sinful not merely because we have eaten of the tree of knowledge, but also because we have not eaten of the tree of life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sin comes from gaining knowledge and neglecting eternal life. Ignorance is not the only problem.
- In plain terms
- We sin by seeking knowledge and ignoring life.
- What can you take from it?
- Both gain and loss cause moral failure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes us sinful?
- How do we balance knowledge and life?
Another view
This assumes a specific religious view of sin.
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