They were tempted, and they chose to give in to that temptation. God never said they couldn’t ask Him about the tree (satisfy their curiosity). He never said they couldn’t climb the tree, prune the tree, or even sleep under the tree. He simply said not to eat the fruit of the tree. He even told them why they couldn’t eat of it (because if they did they would die). They had an entire garden whose beauty was beyond imagination and was even self watering. A garden loaded with luscious fruit trees, gorgeous flowers, birds, animals. Out of all that, they had just one tiny restriction. It wasn't a trap.
Picture this - a wealthy person tells you that you can live in their 1,000 acre estate rent free for as long as you like. The fridge will always be stocked with the finest of foods for you to eat (no charge). The estate is loaded - tennis courts, olympic sized swimming pools, TVs that can get ever try streaming or cable channel there is, bowling allies, horses to ride, forests to walk in - virtually anything you could ever want to do is right there for you (no charge). There’s even a garage full of luxury cars - Lamborghinis, BMWs, Audis – and you can drive any of them to anywhere in the world (gas prepaid). The only rule the man has is that you don’t touch the white vase in the attic. If you do, he’ll kick you out. Is that vase a trap? No, it’s just there.
God doesn’t mind if we question Him… so long as that questioning isn’t from a bitter, untrusting, hypocritical or rebellious heart. God made us to be curious. That’s how we learn. We need to realize, however, that there are some things God can’t explain to us (maybe we couldn’t comprehend it, maybe knowing it would hurt us, or perhaps it isn’t the right time). We have to trust that because He knows much more than we do that He has His reasons. Of course, we also need to accept an answer He does give us… even if it’s not the answer we want, or isn’t answered in a way we want.
Shuhak 