As I was reading over the lesson we are having today in Relief Society and Priesthood. In 2 Nephi 2, verses 12-26. It gave me a greater love for the Fall. It can be looked at as Adam and Eve sinned, or it was apart of the plan all along. Heavenly Father created all things! Without the Fall, Adam and Eve would have stayed in the Garden. I really enjoyed reading verses 22-26 which says,
"22 And now, behold, if Adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would have remained in the garden of Eden. And all things which were created must have remained in the same state in which they were after they were created; and they must have remained forever, and had no end.
23 And they would have had no children wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin.
24 But behold, all things have been done in the wisdom of him who knoweth all things.
25 Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.
26 And the Messiah cometh in the fulness of time, that he may redeem."
I am very grateful for the Fall. For without it I would not be here. I would not have an incredible husband who works so hard everyday so I can stay home with our daughter. I wouldn't have Hannah who brings so much joy in my life. I wouldn't have my family or extended family. I am grateful to know that the Fall was apart of the plan and that Adam and Eve were our first parents. They are a great example to me. From the very beginning we were taught that this life would be full of repentance and choices we would have to make. We have to have the opposites to be able to make our choices.
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Very true. How hard that must have been for Adam and Eve to make the choice between an innocent easy existence and a life of hardships, jpy, and growth. I wonder if I would have been brave enough to make the right choice!
When I had that lesson I too was impressed with the message. While so many religions think Adam and Eve did such a terrible thing it was actually part of a glorious plan that made possible all the blessings you mentioned.
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