American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-08-05
AMERICAN FALLS BIBLE CLASS

We have nov studied about the
beauty and perfection of all creation
fresh and pure from the Creators
hand. Also that all nature is under
law insuring perfect order and har-
mony throughout the universe and tina,
mans obedience to the constitution
(commandments) OF Gods Kingdom
brings perfect love. Joy, comfort, peace
and u~nbounded happiness. All that
could be desired they had, even Cod
as their teacher no knowledge being
from them but the knowledge
of evil which could only reach them
through disobedisnce. "The In of
eminent OF God. the happiness OF all
created beings depenced upon their
perfect accord with its great princI-
Piles of righteousness. God desires
from all his creatures the service OF
love-homage that springs from al
intelligent appreciation of his charac-
ter. He takes no pleasure In forcel
allegiance. and to all he grants free
dom OF will. that they may render him
voluntary service"-"The Great Con-
.troversy" page 493. In the garden OF
Eden was placed the tree OF knowledge
Of good and evil which belonged alone
to God. Had this tree been left out of
the garden Adam and Eve would have
rendered forced allegiance as they
would ave had no choice but to do
good which would MOI nave been volun-
tay service. At first thought we are
so apt to blame God for placing this
tree In the garden not realizing the
blessing God intended It to be to man.
II was a blessing In that II was a proof
of mans liberty and freedom and pro-
duced In the heart Of man the Joy of
being loyal to his creator. II also
kept fresh In the mind Gods owner
ship of the earth and mans depend
things necessary for life. For Ills
tration we enjoy the different modes
OF transportation but wrongly used
bring collisions and destruction. Also
medicine will prolong life II rightly
used but will as quickly cause death
u ihiBioPNifN uo0hs ihth Nouiu II w |
right to denounce medicine? No, nor
machinery. neither should We blame
God for the tree of knowledge OF good
and evil no more than man for his in
.ventions or the doctor for his medicine.
The blame lies In disobeying the laws
necessary for making each a blessing. |
l think that now we understand the
righteous purpose of God In placing
the tree Of knowledge OF good and evil
In the garden of Sden. God is love"I
and he had planned everything for our
greatest happiness. THE blessing OF
the Lord II maketh rich and he addeth
no sorrow with It," We will leave
this happy pair In the garden en-
joying the perfection OF creation.
Let us now take up The Interesting
subject of the angels. In Ps. lOS:20
we find the angels happy in obeying
the same law that was given man.
There ia n angel whose history Is
given US In detail. Eek. 2S:3, 1915 give
HIS dress. talents and position. This
being OF unsurpassed wisdom was one
of the first players II not the leader,
OF the heavenly orchestra and chorus.
Lucifer was next to Christ being one
OF the two angels hat covered the
ark containing Gods law. "He en-
joyed the companionship and conf
dence Of the angels. our Saviour and
OF God"
Why did Lucifer fall? Elk. 2S:17, s.l
3. lisa. 1913. IL. Though all his
glory was from God. this mighty angel
came to regard It as pertaining to
himself. not content with hts position.
though honored above the heavenly
host. he ventured to covet HOMAGE
due alone to the Creator. Instead OF
seeking to make God supreme in the
affections and allegiance of all created
beings. 1t was his endeavor to ~secure
their service and loyalty to HIMSELF.
Patriarch and Prophets" page IS.
What is the cause Of ain, No rea-
son can be given; Il Is essentially nm