A long time ago, Adam and Eve lived in a place like paradise called the Garden of Eden. But then they did something they shouldn’t have done, and they were kicked out and had to live in the outside world.
After leaving the Garden of Eden, they had to farm and weave cloth to support themselves with their own hands. Every year, they had a new baby.These children were all different. Some were beautiful and cute, while others were not so pretty.
One day, God decided to visit them. The angels told Adam and Eve in advance, saying, “God is coming to see you.”
Eve was very happy when she heard this. She thought God was a kind person.She quickly cleaned the room, arranged flowers in the house, and spread beautiful blankets on the floor. Then she called the children in, leaving only the good-looking ones.
She bathed them, combed their hair, dressed them in clean clothes, and taught them to be polite in front of God, to bow when they saw Him, to speak softly, and to answer questions appropriately.
As for the children who were not so good-looking, Eve did not let them come out to see anyone. One hid under a pile of hay, another hid under the eaves, and another crawled into the corner next to the fireplace. A few others hid in the wardrobe, the bathtub, the wine barrel, the pile of leather, and the pile of cloth.
When everything was ready, there was a knock at the door. Adam peeked through the crack and saw that it was indeed God. He immediately opened the door and respectfully invited God inside.
As soon as God entered, he saw a group of beautiful children standing neatly in a row. They bowed, held out their hands, and nodded politely, looking very well-behaved.God smiled at them, placed his hand on the head of the first child and said, “You will become a king.” Then he said to the second child, “You will become a prince.” Then came the earl, the knight, the nobleman, the townspeople, the merchants, the scholars… Each one received a wonderful blessing.
Eve saw all this and thought to herself, “If I bring out the uglier children, perhaps God will bless them too.”
So she hurried to every corner and brought out the remaining children one by one. These children crawled out from haystacks, fireplace corners, and wardrobes, their clothes dirty and their faces dusty, looking rather untidy.
God saw them and was not angry, but smiled and said, “I will bless you too.” He continued to place his hand on each child’s head and said, “You will become a farmer.”“You will be a fisherman.” “You will be a blacksmith.” “You will weave cloth.” “You will make shoes.” “You will make pottery.” “You will drive a cart.” “You will go to sea as a sailor.” “You will deliver messages.” “You will do housework at home.” …
Hearing this, Eve couldn’t help but speak up: “Lord, how can you be so unfair to them? They are also my children, all born from me. You should treat them equally!”
God listened and said gently, “Eve, you don’t understand. The world needs all kinds of people. If everyone were kings, princes, or nobles, who would grow grain, grind flour, and bake bread? Who would make clothes, build houses, and repair tools? Everyone should have their own place, helping one another like the different parts of a body—each is essential.”
After hearing this, Eve bowed her head and said, “Lord, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have complained. May your grace protect my children.”
The truth behind the story
This story actually tells a very realistic truth: society is made up of different types of people, and everyone has their own role and value.
On the surface, it is a story about how God distributes destiny, but it reflects the true nature of human society. Not everyone can become a ruler or noble, nor is everyone suited for such a life. Some are naturally gifted at thinking, while others are better suited for manual labor; some prefer quiet work, while others enjoy physical labor.
This story tells us that there is no such thing as a “good fate” or a “bad fate,” only suitability. Every job and every identity is necessary for the normal functioning of society.
What can we learn from this?
- Everyone has their own value
No matter what a person looks like or how capable they are, as long as they work hard in their position, they can contribute to society. - Don’t judge a person by their appearance
Eve hid her children because they were not beautiful, but she did not realize that God still blessed them. This shows that true value lies not in appearance, but in the heart and in hard work. - Division of labor and cooperation are essential for the world to function properly
If everyone wants to be a leader or a celebrity and no one is willing to do the basic work, society will collapse. Therefore, we must respect every profession and understand the hard work behind each job. - Accept differences and respect others
Everyone is different, and that is what makes the world diverse. We should not discriminate against others, but learn to appreciate different voices and faces. - Learn to be grateful and humble
Eve was dissatisfied and complained at first, but after understanding God’s words, she immediately apologized and expressed her gratitude. This attitude is worth learning from: when encountering problems, reflect first instead of blaming others.
In summary, “Eve’s Children” is not just a fairy tale; it is more like a small classroom about life and society. It uses a simple way to tell us: Everyone is equal, each has their place, and by working together, we can create a harmonious life.
