Provision: Man was made to rule over the fish, birds and living creatures, but to live under God's rule. Eden is a picture of the kingdom of heaven: blessing under God's rule. It's the present privilege and future destiny of Christians.
Purpose: Our purpose is found in showing God's likeness by ruling the creation under us.
Prohibition: 'The knowledge of good and evil' is to presume to decide between right and wrong independently of God. This leads to death as it separates us from God and puts us in opposition with him.
Romans 12:2 says "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will." We need to pray for obedience to what God's words says is right and wrong.
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