The Role of Evil in the Garden

The discussion highlights that evil existed before the fall of man, as evidenced by the presence of the serpent in the Garden of Eden. This serpent, identified as Lucifer, represents the cunning and deceptive nature of evil, suggesting that temptation was preordained in the human experience. The act of the serpent targeting Eve rather than directly approaching Adam indicates a strategic attack against the divine order of leadership established by God. Consequently, this led to a subversion within the marriage dynamic, emphasizing the need for spiritual vigilance against the lurking dangers of temptation.