Scripture:
Genesis 4:2-5
Now Abel
kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the
course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an
offering to the Lord.4 And Abel also brought
an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his
flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering,5 but
on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry,
and his face was downcast.
Why did God look with favor on Abel's offering but
not Cain's?
The Scripture says that Abel brought his offering
from the firstborn of his flock, indicating he brought the best of what he had.
Cain only brought "some" of the produce he had grown, and probably
not the best of his crop.
When are you tempted to not give God your best in
life?
What makes you want to give God your best?
Notice that Abel was perfectly happy when he gave
his best to God. Cain, on the other hand, was angry, depressed, and prone to
commit more sin. One sin leads to another. This shows us the difference in
attitude between someone who is serving God with their whole heart and someone
who isn't. When you serve God, you're happy. When you don't, you're not. Which
would you rather have, God's approval and joy in your life or God's disapproval
and inner turmoil?
Commit today, and every day, to giving God your
best in all things, and know that He will smile upon you.
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