Though all was created good, the serpent sought to reverse Yahweh's ordered creation by questioning His word and deceiving the woman. In this one act of the serpent's, the woman and Adam disobeyed Yahweh's command and all of creation fell into sin. Through the serpent's crafty words, the woman and Adam realized they were naked and became ashamed, seeking to cover up that which only Yahweh himself can atone.