Les Feldick Bible Study

What did Eve already have before she was tempted in the garden?

Before being tempted, Eve already had it very good: she had the best husband ever made, a sinless and perfect man. She lacked nothing in her marital situation, as he was without sin and flawless, leaving nothing more to ask for in a husband.

Les explains that Eve was the first to face the three areas of temptation John lists: the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. Before Satan approached her, she already had it good. Les points out she had the best husband ever made—sinless and perfect—so nothing more could be asked for in a husband. Satan was tantalizing her with something more to be gained, but she already possessed a perfect marital situation.