Homilist 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. THIS HISTORY PRESENTS A PICTURE OF THE BASENESS OF SELFISHNESS. 1. Selfishness overlooks the means employed by others to become great. 2. Destroys the sacredness of natural ties. 3. Considers the virtues of others hostile to itself. 4. Is not scrupulous in injuring the innocent. II. THE INJURIES DONE TO THE GOOD ARE NOTICED IN HEAVEN. III. AN IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION WILL BE MADE TOUCHING THESE WRONGS. 1. A righteous Judge sitting on the judgment seat. 2. An opportunity will be offered to the accused to prove his innocence. 3. Only integrity can stand the investigation. IV. THE EVIL DOER IS THE GREATEST SUFFERER IN THE END. 1. No prosperity. 2. No home. 3. No peace. (Homilist.) 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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