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observation, and effect is its only source of wisdom; it is called the serpent because it shall go, or
move only on the surface of things, and partake
of or eat dust, which means it can only partake of
appearance.
The command is that we shall not believe that
we can have within ourselves from one Source,
two results which are opposite to each other.
Since there is but one source in Truth, all results
are good, for a good Source and Cause cannot
bring forth an evil result or effect. The eyes
opened to good and evil, means they are opened
to duality, opposites; they are ready to contrast
appearances, but do not compare living things
with God; so conclusions are ceaselessly being
formed from what is observed.
Our thoughts, words and deeds are governed
by these conclusions; and, since they have no
basis but effect, they contradict real knowledge,
hence there is apparent contradiction going on in
thought, the inharmony of which words, deeds and
sensations partake. Then it is that Adam hears
the voice of the Lord God in the wind of the day,
not within himself, and it is true at all times, with
all people, that when they look without for God,
they do not hear his voice within and have hid
themselves in external things. So it is said that
Adam and his wife hid themselves amongst the
trees in the garden. This represents a belief in
