The Big Idea: That which we most deeply desire, we naturally sabotage.

Genesis 3:1-13

The stories that we believe:

• Made by God and for God - image-bearers

• God is holding out on me

• The forbidden fruit is the key to my fulfillment

• I am not to blame (blame + guilt = shame)

• I am damaged goods and worthless to God or anyone

Three relationships essentials:

1. Relationship with God

2. Relationship with myself

3. Relationship with others

The habits we form:

• Fear (man’s core emotion)

• Nakedness (man’s core motivation)

• Hiding (man’s core strategy)

What God has in mind right now: Come away with me to the secret place.