The Way Of Cain
Posted 06-19-2008 at 06:49 AM by ZephThree17
"By faith Abel offered unto GOD a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, GOD testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh." (Hebrews 11:4)
Cain's offering in the sight of the LORD was considered evil. The Greek word, poneros, translated evil, as describing the works of Cain, means "evil morally and spiritually, delighting in mischief and perverseness and originating from the author of evil, mischief and malicious behavior, Satan."
Cain was inspired by Satan and from all appearances his offering was something 'self-seeking' than to truely worship GOD in faith. If one compares the offering of Cain with that of Abel, Cain's offering wasn't offered in faith, while Abel's was. Abel's offering was called a more excellent sacrifice and was offered in that precious faith that Cain lacked. Abel's offering can be defined as a sacrifice superior by reason of an inward worth, and not emphatic upon the beauty of the form but the purity of the heart offering the sacrifice. Cain lacked that pure heart and evidently was quite jealous of Abel, even competitive with him in his heart.
In murdering his brother, Cain unveiled the hatred for his brother and his lack of relationship with GOD. The scriptures repeatedly expose the wicked pattern and developement of Satan in his devices to kill, steal, and destroy GOD's creation through the hands of deceived men and women.
Jude 1:1-3 warns the believer of individuals who will arise in the last days; ungodly men, men without a fear 0f GOD, abusing His grace, and given to excess in all areas of life. Their manners will bring a curse on all who follow them. The verses indicate that one of the reasons for their sinful behavior is that they have gone the way of Cain.
Therefore may we pray that the issue of the pure heart and the leading of the Holy Spirit would become the central focus of every believer and the church leadership, and musicians, and singers regarding praise and worship. May GOD restore the foundations of our souls with proper heart attitudes to simply see the error of the way of Cain and make room for the genuine worship and praise for which GOD seeks. Amen and Amen
Cain's offering in the sight of the LORD was considered evil. The Greek word, poneros, translated evil, as describing the works of Cain, means "evil morally and spiritually, delighting in mischief and perverseness and originating from the author of evil, mischief and malicious behavior, Satan."
Cain was inspired by Satan and from all appearances his offering was something 'self-seeking' than to truely worship GOD in faith. If one compares the offering of Cain with that of Abel, Cain's offering wasn't offered in faith, while Abel's was. Abel's offering was called a more excellent sacrifice and was offered in that precious faith that Cain lacked. Abel's offering can be defined as a sacrifice superior by reason of an inward worth, and not emphatic upon the beauty of the form but the purity of the heart offering the sacrifice. Cain lacked that pure heart and evidently was quite jealous of Abel, even competitive with him in his heart.
In murdering his brother, Cain unveiled the hatred for his brother and his lack of relationship with GOD. The scriptures repeatedly expose the wicked pattern and developement of Satan in his devices to kill, steal, and destroy GOD's creation through the hands of deceived men and women.
Jude 1:1-3 warns the believer of individuals who will arise in the last days; ungodly men, men without a fear 0f GOD, abusing His grace, and given to excess in all areas of life. Their manners will bring a curse on all who follow them. The verses indicate that one of the reasons for their sinful behavior is that they have gone the way of Cain.
Therefore may we pray that the issue of the pure heart and the leading of the Holy Spirit would become the central focus of every believer and the church leadership, and musicians, and singers regarding praise and worship. May GOD restore the foundations of our souls with proper heart attitudes to simply see the error of the way of Cain and make room for the genuine worship and praise for which GOD seeks. Amen and Amen
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