COMMENTARY:

Men who fail to rule their own household and family, must assume part of the blame for the offenses of their wife and children:

Romans 5:14 tells us Adam was charged with sin because he failed to manage his relationship properly. While Eve sinned first, Adam was held responsible for what happened too.

1 Timothy 2:13 reminds us Adam was created first, and not Eve. (she was created to be a "helpmeet")

1 Timothy 2:14 even if Adam had not eaten of the forbidden fruit himself, he would have still been guilty of an offense. (of not being a watchful and diligent authority figure)

Genesis 3:13 tells us Eve tried to blame Satan. (even though she was not under his authority)

Genesis 3:17 God put the primary blame on Adam, not on Satan or Eve! (although all were guilty of sinning)

While many church and secular people deny the chain-of-command God has set forth in the Bible, He will hold many men accountable for their indifference toward the leadership role they hold in the family and household.

Need forgiveness for your sins? If so, you can repent of your sins, and receive Jesus Christ as both Lord and Saviour. The gospel of salvation is simple, and it clearly tells us how sinners can be made into a "new-creation" in-Christ:

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