1.1 Origin and Consequences of Sin

• Biblical meaning of sin
• Origin of sin from Genesis 3:1-13
• Consequences of sin after the fall (Genesis 3:14-19, 23; Genesis 4:6-12; Genesis 11:1-9)
• Causes of sin among young people today
• Moral values and life skills needed to overcome temptations
• Prayer and repentance as guided by 1 John 1:9

• explain the origin of sin from the scriptures provided
• examine the consequences of sin after the fall of man
• analyse the causes of sin today
• identify moral values and life skills needed to overcome temptations
• pray to God to overcome temptations in day-to-day life

“Why is it important to consider the consequences of something before acting?”

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1. What is sin? A biblical meaning
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   Sin defined from scripture: missing God's mark, disobeying, breaking trust, and harming neighbour.
2. Origin of sin: Genesis 3:1-13
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   How sin entered human life: the serpent's question, the look, the bite, hiding and blame.
3. Consequences in the garden: Genesis 3:14-19, 23
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   The bill of the Fall: the serpent cursed, pain and toil, death, and expulsion from Eden.
4. Sin spreads: Cain and the Tower of Babel
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   Further consequences: Cain's violence (Genesis 4:6-12) and Babel's pride (Genesis 11:1-9).
5. Causes of sin among young people today
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   Sins Grade 8 learners meet, and the pushes behind them: peers, desire, anger, neglect, opportunity and hurt.
6. Values, life skills, prayer and 1 John 1:9
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   How to overcome temptation: values, skills, avoiding places, daily prayer, and confession when you fall.