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The Human Fall Part 2. How was it possible for Humankind to fall ? A failure of: God’s responsibility = design fault? OR - Human responsibility.

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1 The Human Fall Part 2

2 How was it possible for Humankind to fall ? A failure of: God’s responsibility = design fault? OR - Human responsibility

3 1. Love – source of life and joy 2. God wants a dominion of love over perfected human beings Force of Love Force of the Principle Force of Love greater than

4 Possibility of the Fall Perfection Indirect Dominion Force of Principle Direct Dominion Force of Unprincipled Love

5 Possibility of Fall Force of the Principle Force of Unprincipled Love ► Before perfection (maturity) - possible to Fall ► After perfection (maturity) – impossible to Fall

6 Need for the Commandment Force of the Principle Force of Unprincipled Love C + The Commandment “Not to Eat”

7 Perfection Force of Principle Faith in Commandment Force of Unprincipled Love Power of Commandment to Prevent the Fall COMMANDMENTCOMMANDMENTCOMMANDMENTCOMMANDMENT +

8 Purpose of the Commandment CommandmentFaith Lucifer Eve God No unprincipled relationship possible

9 Freedom of the original mind not ‘licence’ – true freedom: 1. Follows the Principle (law of love) God keeps his own laws 2.Requires responsibility - fulfill my responsibility 3.Seeks to accomplish the purpose of creation and bring joy to God True freedom did not cause the Fall

10 1.God would not violate his perfect Principle ► During the period of indirect dominion God could not intervene in what was human responsibility God Could Not Intervene in the Fall

11 1.God would not violate his perfect Principle 2. Would not give recognition to evil - unprincipled action (that God alone be the creator) 3. So that human beings can be qualified to have dominion ► Co-creator ► Complete the creation of God God Could Not Intervene in the Fall

12 The Consequences of the Fall

13 Satan’s Dominion over Humankind Fallen Adam Satan False Love Fallen Eve Fallen Descendants False Life False Lineage When Adam and Eve fell, They formed a four position foundation under Satan not God and thus all humanity came to belong to Satan’s lineage.

14 God is Suffering The Fall represents a complete violation of the three Blessings: But The Three Blessings had already been given to Humankind – so they have been realised centred on Satan, not on God

15 Mind Body Selfish Person Selfish Person Family Society Nation World Satan Selfish purpose Husband Wife False Lineage False Lineage Selfish People Environment False Ownership False OwnershipSelf-servingExploitative Satan Selfish purpose Satan Selfish purpose Satan’s Dominion over Fallen Man

16 “Your father, the devil…” “The god of this age.” “Prince of this world…” John 8:44 John 12:31 2 Corinthians 4:4 Satan’s Dominion Over Us

17 What is the Human Mind? Human Mind Physical Mind SpiritMind God 17

18 What is the conscience? Conscience Physical Mind SpiritMind Personal View of Truth Inner Compass Do Good Avoid Evil Pangs of Guilt Conscience pricking Voice of God Parents Society Scripture Experience Reason Prayer 18

19 Physical mind Satan Spirit mind Evilmind Evil Mind

20 Evil or selfish thoughts, words and actions Immediate ‘body’ dominated Evil or selfish thoughts, words and actions Immediate ‘body’ dominated Evil Good Unselfish thoughts, words and actions Eternal Mind led Unselfish thoughts, words and actions Eternal Mind led There is a battle in the mind of each person which manifests as conflict in the family, society and world There is a battle in the mind of each person which manifests as conflict in the family, society and world God Satan Evil DesireGood Desire

21 “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against…the spiritual forces of evil…” Ephesians 6:11-12 Our Spiritual Enemy

22 Evil Spirit Satan How Satan Influences Us Evil Thoughts and Actions Physical Self Spirit Self

23 Evil Spirit Satan Separating from Satan Physical Self Spirit Self Good Thoughts and Actions

24 What determines good and evil S God O Subject Object S Union O Origin – selfish motivation and purpose Division – gta Union – direction of development and fruit Satan

25 1. Not taking God’s standpoint in loving others 2. Leaving one’s proper position/responsibility 3. Reversing the original order of dominion 4. Multiplication of evil thinking and acts (influencing others) The Four Fallen Natures As a result of the fall Eve and then Adam inherited the fallen natures from the Archangel - these have become the root cause of the fallen inclinations of all people.

26 Not Taking God’s Standpoint in Loving OthersAdam Archangel Lucifer: Self-Centred Felt lack of love, resentment, lost trust in God God Eve

27 Leaving one’s proper position/responsibilityAdam Archangel God Eve complaint and dissatisfaction against God Irresponsible thoughts and actions Betrayal of God and others

28 Adam Archangel God Eve Reversing the Original Order of Dominion Arrogance Rebellion against God Exploitation of others

29 Multiplication of EvilAdam Archangel Self-justification Evil influence Making others like yourself God Eve Descendants

30 Tree of Sin Original Sin – lineage Sin – a violation of God’s law Which creates a common base for give and take action with Satan

31 Tree of Sin Collective Sin Original Sin Inherited Sin Personal Sin

32 Tree of Sin Collective Sin Original Sin Personal Sin Inheritable Sin We can work to solve The Messiah is needed to solve the root of sin we belong to Satan’s lineage

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