The early chapters have no restrictions on what animals can or cannot do morally: it is almost impossible for animals to make moral decisions because they rely only on instinct. However, God sets restrictions on what humans can and cannot do. In Genesis 2:16-17, God says, “From every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but do not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for in the day that you eat of it you will die.” The quote might just be an allegory, but it shows why humans must be moral creatures and decide to follow or ignore God. Following God is a purely love-based relationship. We are not people without choices. This distinguishes us from all other animals and it is in our nature to have relationships of trust and love with each other and with God. However, not only is our relationship with God a moral choice. Human beings are moral and consequences occur based on their choices. Chapter two also deals with other aspects of human nature besides morality. God gave Adam the task of giving a name to every creature created by God. For this reason "man gave names to all the livestock, to the birds of the sky and to all the wild animals" (Gen 2:20). This quote can provide an answer to the human need to organize, classify and define things. After all, man was given the task of naming everything God had
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