Adam's Heart - Past v. Present (4)
The passing of time plays a significant role in understanding Adam's heart. This is because repentance is only a moment in time. Prior to repentance, guilt exists. After repentance humility exists. We've looked at Adam's words after God confronted him. Now, let's check out Adam's behavior after that confrontation to see if it demonstrates humility or guilt. Did Adam do the will of God? Unequivocally yes! Adam procreated as commanded. He also worked the ground as commanded. Not only these things but at the end of 930 years Adam also returned to his 'father of flesh,' the dust of the ground without having been cut off as Cain was. The result of doing God's will was honor from God in the form of a remembered name, Psalms 1:6. God made Adam a type of the Christ and even now Adam is remembered as such, 1 Corinthians 15:45. In fact, with the exception of only one verse, God's own and ENTIRE testimony about Adam is positive throughout the Holy Bible. So, le...