We have discussed many times in class, that Hashem had a picture of how the world was going to work, and it obviously didn't happen when Adam and Chava ate the fruit from the tree. We have also discussed that after these events, Hashem again thought that maybe the world could go on as it was planned. This doesn't only happen in this instance. We always in a way "disappointing" Hashem, and ruining his initial picture of what was supposed to happen, even today.
Adam and Chava were put in the Garden "l'avdah ool'shamrah." They didn't have any desires and they were supplied with what they needed, but they still sinned. As a result, they are expelled from the garden and now have to work the land and toil for what they were previously simply supplied with.
Obviously, we know that Hashem is all-knowing and that he doesn't really get "disappointed" - so I often find myself asking "then why does he punish us for not being perfect, when he has to know that we won't actually be like this?" We discussed in class that when Hashem makes the Brit - saying that he will never destroy the world again, he is showing that he knows that man will not be "perfect" and that it's a recognition that it's almost natural for man to sin. However, we have to understand that there are consequences to our actions, and although G-d knows we might not reach perfection, we have to at least push ourselves towards that "ideal" even though we may fail.
This is quite inspirational! Yes, it is obvious that we are not "perfect." This is why we mess up all the time. I think we are very lucky that Hashem is constantly giving us second chances when we mess up. If we didn't have these chances, would there even be those "great" people left in the world? It's hard to tell, and we should be thankful for this to the best of our abilities. Even when people completely lose faith in God, He gives them a chance to do teshuva, or find their right path in life. This is pretty amazing!
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