Through this mysterious simplicity, God offers the freedom of the gospel, aiming to reestablish His kingdom within us by allowing us to acknowledge our sinful nature. This fundamental transaction of recognizing our shortcomings restores our ability to reclaim authority over God's garden, aligning us once more with His divine purpose. In recognizing our position before God and the weight of the curse, we begin to understand our true selves and our relationship with the Creator, leading to a restoration of the intended harmony between humanity and the divine. When God set about the creation of the world, He laid down the foundation for human authority by bestowing upon humanity all the elements necessary for their joy and fulfillment. It is essential to understand that God first establishes His sovereignty before extending His blessings upon mankind’s dominion. In the grand design of creation, God endowed humanity with the capacity to govern and influence the world around them. He placed the first humans in a lush garden, a paradise where they were granted the freedom to exercise their dominion over all that was within it. This concept of free will can be understood as the ability to exercise control over all aspects of life, all within a state of innocence and perfection. The curse imposed by God embodies a profound mystery that serves as a constant reminder of humanity’s limitations. Anything that eludes man’s understanding inherently holds power over him. Yet, in a world marred by sin, it is this mysterious authority of God that liberates humanity from the fallacy that practical solutions can deliver true freedom. In the tangible world, God's exercise of control manifests simply through His declarations, such as the curse. However, in a world of human pragmatism, the profound simplicity of God’s spoken word is often undervalued. Fallen humanity struggles to grasp the straightforwardness of God’s control. However, when humanity chose to sin, they forfeited their ability to wield this dominion effectively, particularly in relation to the garden. Free will, in its truest sense, requires not only the capability to resist evil but also the strength and insight to pursue genuine pleasure and offer authentic praise. Therefore, when an individual claims to possess free will, it is imperative that they demonstrate the perfect application of the standards set forth by divine law. Claims made without corresponding actions that prove one's ability to meet God's expectations signify a misunderstanding of true freedom. Any endeavor that does not align with God's standards of righteousness, as an expression of freedom, springs from mere imagination rather than reality. For anything outside of God’s absolute authority to be deemed acceptable, He must maintain control over all expressions of free will.