The Man Cain

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The Man Cain

Adam and Eve loved each other and she conceived and had a baby boy they called Cain. She said, "I've gotten a man, with God’s help!" Some time later she had another baby, named Abel. When these two brothers grew up Abel became a herdsman and Cain a farmer.

In the course of time Cain brought some the fruits of the soil as en offering. Able brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel’s offering. But Cain’s offering the Lord did not look on with favor. The question begging to be asked is; why did God accept Able’s offering and why did God reject Cain’s offering? I have read this story about Cain & Able for years and years. But only recently have I been able to form the solution to the question.

Please note that Able presented the “firstborn” of his flock. Look at Genesis 4:4 (NKJV) Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the LORD respected Abel and his offering. (The emphasis is mine). The firstborn is a significant factor in the understanding of the “why”.

The “firstborn” of Abel’s flock was clearly articulated in verse four. You’ll note it doesn’t say that Cain brought the firstfruits of his crop. In verse 3 the Bible says, “in the process of time, Cain got around to bringing an offering to the Lord. This implies that he didn’t bring his firstfruits to the Lord. This seams to be the reason why God didn’t respect Cain’s offering.

There is a lesson here for us. God is looking at our hearts.  When we give of our first of our firstfruits or our tithe, the Lord receives and respects our offering. The tithe is my firstfruit.  The tithe MUST be FIRST!

Malachi 3:10 (MSG) bring your full tithe to the Temple treasury so there will be ample provisions in my Temple. Test me in this and see if I don't open up heaven itself to you and pour out blessings beyond your wildest dreams.

Cain got angry with God. Then he murdered his brother Able, who was a righteous man.