The LORDGodcommandedthe man,saying,"From anytreeof the gardenyou may eatfreely;
Then Godsaid,"Behold,I have givenyou everyplantyieldingseedthat is on the surfaceof allthe earth,and everytreewhichhas fruityieldingseed;it shall be foodfor you;
Then the LORDGodtookthe manand puthim into the gardenof Edento cultivateit and keepit.
Out of the groundthe LORDGodcaused to groweverytreethat is pleasingto the sightand goodfor food;the treeof lifealso in the midstof the garden,and the treeof the knowledgeof goodand evil.
but from the fruitof the treewhichis in the middleof the garden,Godhas said,'You shall not eatfrom it or touchit, or you will die.'"
For everythingcreatedby Godis good,and nothingis to be rejectedif it is receivedwith gratitude;
Instructthosewho are richin thispresentworldnot to be conceitedorto fix their hopeon the uncertaintyof riches,but on God,who richlysuppliesus with all thingsto enjoy.
Samuelsaid,"Has the LORDas much delightin burntofferingsand sacrificesAs in obeyingthe voiceof the LORD?Behold,to obeyis betterthansacrifice,[And] to heedthanthe fatof rams.
