Genesis 4:8 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother… I. CAIN'S CRIME. Anger and hatred are the seed of murder. We need to pray always: "Incline our hearts to keep this law." II. CAIN'S QUESTION. "Am I my brother's keeper?" 1. Defiance of God. 2. Disregard of humanity. III. CAIN'S PUNISHMENT. 1. Fruitless toil. 2. A restless life. IV. CAIN'S REMORSE. If we wish to avoid the way of Cain, let us — 1. Subdue angry feelings. 2. Love our neighbour. 3. Confess our sins to God, instead of trying to conceal them. 4. Ask God for pardon, instead of trying to flee from His face. (W. S. Smith, B. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. |
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