“For just as through one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so also through the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.”
Through Adam’s disobedience humanity has struggled with sin and disobedience to God’s Law. Do you think it is fair that Adam’s sinful choice has corrupted humanity? Didn’t Adam think through the ramifications of his actions? Didn’t he weigh the consequences of his decision? Why wasn’t he satisfied with the millions of other trees that God has provided for him?
To be honest, I’ve had these thoughts before. I’ve wondered how Adam could have been so selfish and short-sighted. But almost instantly, God begins to remind me that I would have made the same decision that Adam did. I am short-sighted, selfish, and set in my ways. Given the option between a million good things I complain about the one thing that is off limits.
We would all choose the path that Adam chose. How do I know? Each day we have a chance to choose the things of Christ but we rarely walk in righteousness. It is evident that we need Jesus. He is our only hope. He is our redeemer. He is our righteousness.
Adam approached the tree of life with selfish ambitions.
Jesus approached the tree of death with a selfless mission.
Jesus’ death on the cross and resurrection brings freedom from our selfish ambitions and sinful tendencies. Jesus is a greater Adam – He defeated sin and secured our freedom from sin.
Adam ushered in sin but Jesus ushers in salvation. In our need His power is displayed. We are unable to undo our unrighteousness. Adam’s selfish ambitions brought death but Jesus’ selfless mission brings life.
Live It:
- Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you in righteousness?
- Is your hope to overcome sin placed in Jesus’ sacrifice or your will power?
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Chase Snyder
Writer, Pastor
