"Temptation has been here ever since the Garden of Eden"

This quote by Jerry Falwell is describing the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. In the story, God had actually forbidden Adam and Eve from consuming the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Nevertheless, they were tempted by the serpent to eat the fruit, and they succumbed to the temptation. This quote is suggesting that temptation has belonged of human nature ever since the Garden of Eden. It suggests that human beings have a natural propensity to be lured by things that are prohibited or that could lead to negative repercussions. This quote is likewise a reminder that we should understand our own temptations and strive to resist them. It is a warning that we ought to be mindful of our actions and not give in to temptation.