To Adam and Eve was committed the care of the garden, "to dress it and to keep it." Genesis 2:15. Though rich in all that the Owner of the universe could supply, they were not to be idle. Useful occupation was appointed them as a blessing, to strengthen the body, to expand the mind, and to develop the character.

Adam og Eva fik overgivet omsorgen for haven for at dyrke og vogte den. 1Mos. 2,15. Skønt de var rige på alt hvad universets skaber kunne forsyne dem med, skulle de ikke leve i lediggang. Som en velsignelse blev der anvist dem nyttig beskæftigelse for at styrke legemet, berige sindet og udvikle karakteren.