Bible Story About Temptation

Today's story is a Bible story about temptation, focusing on the narrative of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, illustrating the moral lessons about the nature of temptation and the importance of making wise choices.

Once upon a time, in a beautiful garden filled with the most vibrant flowers, babbling brooks, and fruit trees of every kind, there lived the very first man and woman, Adam and Eve. God had given them everything they needed and had only one rule for them to follow.

See also: Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

Bible Story About Temptation

The Rule

God told Adam and Eve that they could eat from any tree in the garden except for one—the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. "You must not eat from that tree, or you will surely die," God warned. (Read the rule in Genesis 2:16-17)

The Serpent’s Cunning Plan

One sunny day, Eve was wandering near the forbidden tree when a serpent slithered up to her. Now, this was no ordinary serpent. It was the sneakiest of all the creatures in the garden, and it had a tricky plan.

"Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?" the serpent hissed.

Eve replied, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, 'You must not eat fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.'" (Read this conversation in Genesis 3:1-3)

The serpent, full of lies, said to Eve, "You will not surely die, for God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." (Read the serpent’s lie in Genesis 3:4-5)

The Temptation

As Eve looked at the fruit, it seemed so delicious, so beautiful to look at, and the promise of becoming wise was tempting. She thought about what the serpent said, and she reached out her hand…

The Choice

Eve picked the fruit and took a bite. It was as delicious as it looked. Then she gave some to Adam, who was with her, and he ate it too. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, just as the serpent had said, but not in a good way. They now realized that they were naked and felt ashamed, so they sewed fig leaves together to make coverings for themselves. (Read about their choice in Genesis 3:6-7)

The Consequences

When God found out what they had done, He was very sad. Adam and Eve had disobeyed God’s only rule. Because of their choice, they could no longer stay in the beautiful garden. Work would become hard, and pain would be a part of their lives. They had to leave the Garden of Eden.

Key Takeaways

• Listen to God: God knows what's best for us, and we should trust Him and obey His words.
• Resist Temptation: Sometimes, we might want to do something we know is wrong because it seems fun or exciting. It's important to remember to do the right thing, even when it's hard.
• The Consequence of Choices: Every choice we make has a consequence. Some choices can lead to trouble and sadness, so we should try to make good choices.
• God's Love: Even though Adam and Eve made a mistake, God still loved them, and He loves us no matter what.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is temptation?
   Temptation is when we want to do something we know is wrong. Just like when Eve wanted to eat the fruit from the tree that God said not to.
2. Why did God not want Adam and Eve to eat from that tree?
   God knew that eating from that tree would cause them to know things that would bring them sadness and pain. It was a way to protect them, not to keep something good from them.
3. Did God still love Adam and Eve after they ate the fruit?
   Yes, God still loved Adam and Eve very much, even though they made a wrong choice. God always loves us, even when we make mistakes.
4. What should we do when we feel tempted?
   When we feel tempted, we can pray to God for strength, remember what is right, and make choices that would make God happy. We can also talk to our parents, teachers, or friends who can help us do the right thing.
5. Can we overcome temptation?
   Yes, with God's help, we can overcome temptation. We can ask God to help us make good choices and to give us the strength to say no to things that would lead us away from Him.