We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26 -27). Because we are made in His image, God gave us free will or choice. He did not want us to be robots where He was telling us what to do. Because He so loved us, He wanted us to naturally love Him.
God gave us the gift of choice. It is powerful! We have the ability to choose and dictate the type of life we live by the choices we make. As with Adam and Eve, He loved them. He wanted the BEST for them. Therefore, He gave them instructions on what they should and should not do.
We all know the story of the forbidden fruit. It was something God warned them to stay away from. It was something He told them of the consequences of if they did not heed His warning. I believe God was so hoping they would make the right choice. Unfortunately, that was not the case.
We now realize that choice is powerful. It requires us to use self-discipline to think things through. We walk in wisdom and stability when we seek God in making our choices. God left us His instructions, the Holy Bible, to lead and guide us. Additionally, we have the Holy Spirit to give us promptings and knowings in what to do. This is powerful when we use this wonderful gift God has given us.
Let us not squander our gift of choice. God intends for us to have a victorious, abundant life on the Earth. It is free of worry, stress, and all of the other ill will feelings and matters of this world. God has promised to never leave nor forsake us (Deuteronomy 31-6, Hebrews 13:5). We have to make the powerful choice through the gift He has given us to seek Him daily. Amen. Love & Blessings!