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The broken law of God demanded the life of the sinner. In all the universe there was but one who could, in behalf of man, satisfy its claims. Since the divine law is as sacred as God Himself, only one equal with God could make atonement for its transgression. None but Christ could redeem fallen man from the curse of the law and bring him again into harmony with Heaven. Christ would take upon Himself the guilt and shame of sin—sin so offensive to a holy God that it must separate the Father and His Son. Christ would reach to the depths of misery to rescue the ruined race. PP 63.2

God was to be manifest in Christ, "reconciling the world unto Himself." 2 Corinthians 5:19. Man had become so degraded by sin that it was impossible for him, in himself, to come into harmony with Him whose nature is purity and goodness. But Christ, after having redeemed man from the condemnation of the law, could impart divine power to unite with human effort. Thus by repentance toward God and faith in Christ the fallen children of Adam might once more become "sons of God." 1 John 3:2. PP 64.1

The broken law of God demanded the life of the sinner. In all the universe there was but one who could, in behalf of man, satisfy its claims. Since the divine law is as sacred as God Himself, only one equal with God could make atonement for its transgression. None but Christ could redeem fallen man from the curse of the law and bring him again into harmony with Heaven. Christ would take upon Himself the guilt and shame of sin—sin so offensive to a holy God that it must separate the Father and His Son. Christ would reach to the depths of misery to rescue the ruined race. PP 63.2 God was to be manifest in Christ, "reconciling the world unto Himself." 2 Corinthians 5:19. Man had become so degraded by sin that it was impossible for him, in himself, to come into harmony with Him whose nature is purity and goodness. But Christ, after having redeemed man from the condemnation of the law, could impart divine power to unite with human effort. Thus by repentance toward God and faith in Christ the fallen children of Adam might once more become "sons of God." 1 John 3:2. PP 64.1

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What is man's knowledge in comparison to God's wisdom? Not only was it not God's intent for us to develop our own sense of 'knowledge' of good and evil, it wasn't even necessary. Adam was able to name all of the creatures of God, and tend to their needs as well as the Garden's without 'knowledge' - he had the wisdom of God.

Man's desire to acquire his own 'knowledge' is the same today as it was in the ancient Garden; this inferior and mostly fallible 'knowledge' is the reason we continue to push away from our Creator and disobey His commandments.

But call the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil whatever you will; it really boils down to the willing disobedience of God's commands. And if you think we are better off with our 'knowledge', I would encourage you to find an example of our betterment of livelihood in society today that only employs man's 'knowledge'.

It is quite clear in the story that we partook of the Tree, and yet we drift further from the truth with every bite. You claim that these verses of Genesis prove that the God who made the command was not the true God. But it is more apparent not only through logic, but also evidence, that the serpent lied. We ate - where is our Godhood? Where is our wisdom? Where is our truth?

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.” [Proverbs 9:10]

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” [Proverbs 1:7]