Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Trouble in Paradise | Defeating Temptation
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Nov 3, 2025 Temptation can sneak up on anyone, but understanding its origins can empower us. The discussion traces temptation back to the Garden of Eden, exploring Adam and Eve's innocent beginnings and the serpent’s deceptions. With insights on how Satan seeks to separate us from God, the conversation emphasizes the importance of questioning doubts and capturing thoughts for Christ. Scriptural promises offer hope and guidance for resisting those pervasive temptations. It's a journey of self-discipline, faith, and the power of Scripture!
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Revelation Card Returned With Genesis Verse
- Greg Laurie tells a story about a new pastor leaving a card with Revelation 3:20 that was returned with Genesis 3:10 written on it.
- The exchange illustrates humanity's hiding after sin and sets up the Eden narrative.
Eden As God's Handcrafted Delight
- Greg Laurie frames Genesis 2–3 as a zoomed-in account of God's relationship with humanity in Eden.
- Eden is described as a real, handcrafted paradise meant for delight and stewardship.
Adam And Eve In Perfect Unity
- Laurie reads Genesis 2 about Eve's creation and the couple being naked and unashamed in paradise.
- He uses the scene to show the completeness of God's design before temptation entered.
