Catechism for Young Children · Question 32 of 145
Who tempted them to this sin?
A.The devil tempted Eve, and she gave the fruit to Adam.
What does this answer mean?
The devil tempted Eve, and she gave the fruit to Adam. Temptation is being drawn toward sin. The answer names a real enemy, the devil, and also shows that Eve and Adam made their own choices. The story is in Genesis 3:1-6.
What can we ask our children?
- Who tempted Eve?
- What did Eve do with the fruit?
- What should we do when we are tempted?
Can I print this question?
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Text: Catechism for Young Children: Being an Introduction to the Shorter Catechism, Presbyterian Board of Publication (copyright entered 1840). Public domain (1840).
Checked against a second edition on November 15, 2026. Explanation and questions by Household Theology Press. Last updated November 15, 2026.