Cain Abel sacrifice page 3 by ric gustafson
Why was Cain's offering not accepted by God?. First, it appears Cain is keeping something in reserve. He is holding something back. What Cain offers God is not the highest quality. In Genesis 4, God says that Cain did not do what was right.
When God rejects Cain's offering, Cain begins to fester rebellion and resentment. God warns Cain that sin is crouching at the door. God wants Cain to remain acceptable and productive.
Cain does not listen to God. He begins a perverse relationship with Satan. With free will, Cain lets Satan have free will with his life. The Cain Abel narrative is work as sacrifice.
Some sacrifices are acceptable. Some are not. Cain's greatest sin to God is holding back. He failed to offer God his best. We need to always offer God our best.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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