After Adam and Eve sinned, their eyes were opened and they knew that they were naked (Gen. 3:7). They became aware of themselves and each other. This act of disobedience brought embarrassment and shame. The shame and guilt created an invisible barrier between them and God. The garden became a place of fear (Gen. 3:8). Adam and Eve felt guilt. They blamed each other (Gen. 3:12-13). Adam blamed Eve. Adam blamed God. Adam reminded God that He was the one who gave him Eve.
The man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with
me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate (Gen. 3:12).
Eve blamed the serpent. As we learned from our first parents – embarrassment, guilt, and shame separate us from the love of God.