In Genesis 3:14-19 God pronounces judgment for the sin committed in the garden. God’s love for sinners in no way eliminates His holy hatred for sin, for while it’s true that “God is love” (1 John 4:8, 16), it’s also true that “God is light” (1:5). A holy God must deal with sin, for the good of the sinner and for the glory of His name. The good news is that built into the judgment of God is His plan of redemption!