I suppose I have half a dozen or so questions. I know I will not know the answers to those questions even if I live to be a thousand. Only after my death will I know. Still, if I could ask God, I would really like to understand.

I happened upon a man preaching about the original sin, that is, when Adam ate that fruit. I think most would like to know what the fruit was. To me, that is but a mild curiosity. What I want to know is just what would have happened if Adam had immediately confessed his sin instead of trying to hide it, and then blaming it first on God and then on Eve.

We are cautioned about speculating, but from what we are told, I do believe we are given this account for a lesson to take to heart. It is an example of how we should admit our wrongdoing and own the wrong we do.

When we first read the questions God asks and the answers of Adam and Eve, I get the impression that the judgment was not just for eating the fruit but also for not accepting responsibility.

This brings to mind, just what would have been and how it would affect history if Adam and Eve had not tried to cover up what they did. Unfortunately, until I can ask God, I can only speculate.

However, I think I can assume that trying to blame others is never a good thing, even when it seems to work.