Why Did God Forbid One Tree in Eden?

The forbidden tree was neither an arbitrary test of obedience nor a greedy restriction by a stingy God. It was an insurance policy to secure supreme pleasure.

An episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, hosted by John Piper, titled "Why Did God Forbid One Tree in Eden?" was published on October 18, 2013 and runs 4 minutes.

October 18, 2013 ·4m · Ask Pastor John

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The forbidden tree was neither an arbitrary test of obedience nor a greedy restriction by a stingy God. It was an insurance policy to secure supreme pleasure.

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The forbidden tree was neither an arbitrary test of obedience nor a greedy restriction by a stingy God. It was an insurance policy to secure supreme pleasure.

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