In The Essential Elements of Sin, Towns (2012), strategically breaks down the two concepts of conditional sin and temptation in greater depth. When it comes to understanding the idea of ​​temptation, Towns (2012) states that acting on that desire and setting it in motion is what drives man to commit a true sin. When man finds himself in a situation in which he is tempted to sin, that temptation he feels must not be confused with a natural human instinct. James 1:13 (International Standard Version) states, "when anyone is tempted, he should not say, 'I am tempted by God,' for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone." So, it was Adam and Eve's reaction to give in to the serpent's lies that caused them to fall into temptation and disobey.