I was studying the greek word "tereo" this morning. The word 'to keep'. Here's the definition in Strongs'.
tereo: a watch, to guard from loss or injury by keeping the eye on.
This same greek word is used in Jude v. 21 (but let me back up to vs 20)
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep, yourselves in the love of God looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
My friend Lorie posted a piece on the garden of Eden recently. http://morechipsmorechocolatemoregod.blogspot.com/2009/06/forbidden-fruit.html
It really has had me thinking.
The garden of Eden was not a place of total safety. Actually...... it was kind of a DANGEROUS place... where the devil himself was also allowed to roam, along with free will. Knowing this, the place of safety needed to be by His side.... even in paradise. It was a choice Adam and Eve had every day, just like to NOT eat of the fruit. I wonder if Eve had turned down a holy 'let's go for a love walk' invitation a half an hour before the juices of sin started to flow.
sobering.....and yet... inviting.
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