Adam Quote by Kenneth Copeland
![“The Bible says that God gave this earth to the sons of men ... and when [Adam] turned and gave that dominion to Satan, look where it left God. If left Him on the outside looking in ... He had no legal right to do anything about it, did He? ... He had injected Himself illegally into the earth…” quote by Kenneth Copeland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6fb/kenneth-copeland-7959_adam_the-bible-says-that-god-gave-this-earth_2237410.jpg)
“The Bible says that God gave this earth to the sons of men ... and when [Adam] turned and gave that dominion to Satan, look where it left God. If left Him on the outside looking in ... He had no legal right to do anything about it, did He? ... He had injected Himself illegally into the earth -- what Satan had intended for Him to do was to fall for it -- pull off an illegal act and turn the light off in God, and subordinate God to himself ... He intended to get God into such a trap that He couldn't get out.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Dominion of Man", 2005
The passage portrays humanity’s misuse of divine authority, suggesting Satan’s attempt to trap God by corrupting the earth’s purpose, implying a struggle over spiritual control.
In simple terms: Humans misused God’s gift, letting evil try to trap Him.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and guard against corrupting divine purpose.
Themes
authority
spiritual warfare
divine purpose
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
theological
sermonic
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal prayer
- ethical decision making
- community guidance
Key Concepts
theology
free will
cosmic conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we discern metaphor from doctrine?
- What responsibilities arise from stewardship?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may exaggerate metaphorical language, risking literalism.
![“It [Adam's act] cast off the authority of God, usurped his prerogative, and gave the mind up to the dominion of natural desire” quote by John L. Dagg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/350/john-l-dagg-104812_adam_it-adam-s-act-cast-off-the-authority-of_2783811.jpg)
![“I say this with all respect so that it don't upset you too bad, but I say it anyway. When I read in the Bible where he [Jesus] says, 'I Am,' I just smile and say, 'Yes, I Am, too!'” quote by Kenneth Copeland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/03c/kenneth-copeland-7959_bible_i-say-this-with-all-respect-so-that-it-d_163546.jpg)
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