#196 - Joby Martin // When God Gave Man the Will to Choose
#196 - Joby Martin // When God Gave Man the Will to Choose  
Podcast: The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson
Published On: Wed Oct 01 2025
Description: We explore God's intention for man in the garden by examining the second gift God gave Adam: a will to obey, revealing that God values relationship over rules and showing how obedience leads to abundant life rather than restriction.• God's posture before the fall was relationship-focused, not rule-focused• In Genesis 1-3, there were many "thou shalts" but only one "thou shalt not"• The enemy always tries to make us question God's word, work, and worth• Obedience is not simply about right vs. wrong, but about life vs. death• Every time we follow God's way—even when difficult—it leads to life abundant• When we reject God's design for money, sex, and power, it leads to destruction• God gave Adam three things: work to enjoy, will to obey, and a third gift (coming tomorrow)Share this podcast and leave us a five-star rating and review to help equip other men for the fight.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com