#196 - Joby Martin // When God Gave Man the Will to Choose

We explore God's intention for man in the garden by examining the second gift God gave Adam: a will to obey, revealing that God values relationship over rules and showing how obedience leads to abundant life rather than restriction. • God's posture before the fall was relationship-focused, not rule-focused • In Genesis 1-3, there were many "thou shalts" but only one "thou shalt not" • The enemy always tries to make us question God's word, work, and worth • Obedience is not simply about right vs. wrong, but about life vs. death • Every time we follow God's way—even when difficult—it leads to life abundant • When we reject God's design for money, sex, and power, it leads to destruction • God gave Adam three things: work to enjoy, will to obey, and a third gift (coming tomorrow) Share this podcast and leave us a five-star rating and review to help equip other men for the fight. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com