In this way their pride and lust overcame them. These two characteristics have formed the basis of human behaviour ever since. This was a lie, a denial of God's word, the lie which has formed the basis of man-made religions ever since. The words of the sentence pronounced upon them are significant for they give us the basic definition of death. That is, when a man dies he ceases to exist and decomposes into the elements of which he was made.
Death is a punishment for disobedience.
SIN Death is a punishment for sin. There is a simple logic in this statement. It is therefore of the utmost importance to find out what 'sin' is if we are to find a way to escape eternal death. Sin is the disbelief of God's Word and disobedience to His will. Its effects are universal.