Blessings and Curses

Genesis reveals many truths that explain the beginning of man’s identity and authority, our relationship with a sovereign God, blessings, deception, consequences, and now curses.  After man’s deception and denial comes the punishment for their actions.  Although, still being loved by God, Adam and now “Eve” must accept their fate, however we must understand their fate was just a punishment, not a curse.  Even though, it is harsh, painful, and lengthy, they are now blessed to live in a corrupt world.   Knowing God’s blessings and curses, we know that we can reach God through relationship, not religious participation in the newly formed establishment, which houses corruption through the deception of God’s Word.