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b'\\u201cWell, that was a bad decision.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d\\n\\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153I can\\u2019t believe we did that.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d\\n\\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153So, now what? You know He\\u2019ll find out.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d\\n\\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Hmmm. I have an idea. See all those bushes and trees over there? Let\\u2019s hide.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d \\n\\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Good plan.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d\\nIn the story of Adam and Eve, we witness one of the worst strategies ever created. After eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, Adam and Eve felt ashamed and guilty, a common response to wrongdoing. Then, they decided to hide from God.\\nTrue story. These two humans were trying to hide from the all-knowing Creator of the universe. Gently and clearly, God drew them out from their hiding places, clothed them, and barred them from the Garden of Eden. It was a humbling moment for Adam and Eve.\\nAs much as we want to mock them, it\\u2019s our natural response to hide when we do wrong. It\\u2019s embarrassing to admit the truth of our sin. We would rather hide until it all blows over. God has other plans, and He has gone to great lengths to make it possible for us to receive mercy and grace.\\nHow far? The Father sent His very own Son as a payment for our sins. While we have committed sin in the darkness and hidden afterward, Jesus died during the middle of the day, in front of witnesses, so all could see His sacrifice.\\nOur sin is not the end of the story. We\\u2019re not meant to live in the dark shadows of shame. We all sin, every day, but Christ\\u2019s death paid the price for our sin, allowing us to live unashamed in the light. \\u2022 Mike Hurley\\n\\u2022 How was God merciful in His response to Adam and Eve\\u2019s sin? \\n\\u2022 What should our response be when we sin? Why are we free to go to Jesus when we sin (Hebrews 4:14-16)? \\nMy little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father\\u2014Jesus Christ the righteous one. He himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world. 1 John 2:1-2 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nGenesis 3:8-9; 1 John 1:9-2:2'