Genesis 3:4 And the serpent said unto the woman, You shall not surely die.
He then went on to demonstrate in real time that it could not be wrong, because it was apparently good for Adam and Eve. And thus, what God determined as being wrong was artfully misconstrued into being arbitrary restriction designed by God to keep the man, and his female wife from entering a higher, and nobler sphere of existence. Thus, if Adam bites the bait, it would put him at odds with God, and you would have conflict.
[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 54] By partaking of this tree, he declared, they would attain to a more exalted sphere of existence and enter a broader field of knowledge. He himself had eaten of the forbidden fruit, and as a result had acquired the power of speech. It was because of its wonderful properties, imparting wisdom and power, that He had prohibited them from tasting or even touching it.
So, let’s break it down into precis form. God says do not eat or touch this, for the consequences would be dire and fatal. The serpent comes along and says no, it is actually good for you, therefore, God is just trying to keep you back from progress, and being a much better person. Thus, the choice comes starkly into view, and if you choose what God says, you will be in harmony with Him, but if you choose the serpent’s rendition, then that will put you at odds with God, and there will be conflict, not because of God but because of our own choices.
genesis 3:5 For God doth know that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!