Main proposition: Our path to sin and shame originates in our lack of trust in the goodness of God's word. 1. Serpent vv. 1-5 a. We can be tempted to question God's word v. 1 b. We can be tempted to alter God's word vv. 2-3 c. We can be tempted to deny God's word v. 4 d. We can be tempted to disobey God's word v. 5 2. Sin v. 6 3. Shame vv. 7-13 a. Shame hides v. 8 b. Shame fears vv. 9-10 c. Shame blames vv. 11-13