(1 John 2:16)

Dear Eve,  

I’m convinced that your eternal joy and satisfaction depend on you making this courageous decision; indeed, I encourage you to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.  

I know you love fruits, and I’m certain that you’ll find this one especially pleasing. Remember how you felt after eating the nectars and pears the other day? I have no doubt you’ll find this one most tasteful. Why not be filled? You’ve earned it after how well you’ve tended to Adam. This is your reward. Should God deprive you of good things? 

Look at the tree’s fruit. Isn’t it beautiful? I can assure you that there is more joy and satisfaction in life than you now realize, things that God has selfishly kept hidden from you. Pick one and hold it up to the sunlight. Have you seen the drops of dew sparkling lustrously on its skin? Of all the Garden’s fruits I’ve found none so attractive. Look and behold it’s radiant glow! Surely something so delightful to the eyes cannot harm you.

You will do well to feast from the tree’s fruit! Close your eyes and remember my words. See yourself growing in power, authority, and prestige among all creatures, becoming more righteous than you could have ever imagined, having wisdom equal with God. This is what will happen to you if you eat. I’ve watched your daily activities in the Garden, and I must say that as one of God’s creatures you were made for so much more. Why limit yourself? Become who you were meant to be Eve. Eat the fruit, live freely, and become like God.  

Enjoy!

Your friend, 

The Serpent