2007-12-03 13:14:32 · 19 answers · asked by conundrum 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We know they both believed in God; and their offerings indicated a recognition of their alienated state and of their desire for God's favor. The reason for God's approval of only Abel's offering is made clear by later writings. The apostle Paul lists Abel as the first man of faith and shows that this resulted in his sacrifice being of "greater worth" that Cain's offering. By contrast, 1 John 3:11, 12 shows Cain's heart attitude to have been bad; and his later rejection of God's counsel and warning, as well as his premeditated murder of his brother Abel, demonstrated this.
2007-12-03 13:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by Arlene B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I copied this section from the Bible memories e book: "sooner or later Cain and Abel deliver a present day to God. Cain brings some nutrition he has grown. And Abel brings the very maximum suitable sheep he has. Jehovah is satisfied with Abel and his present. yet he's no longer satisfied with Cain and his present. do you recognize why? that's no longer only that Abel’s present is extra useful than Cain’s. that's by means of fact Abel is a stable guy. He loves Jehovah and his brother. yet Cain is undesirable; he does no longer love his brother. So God tells Cain that he could desire to alter his tactics. yet Cain does no longer hear. " additionally Cain wouldnt deliver the main suitable he had however the animals that have been ill or nutrition that became into no longer marketable.
2016-10-10 04:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abel had a pure heart condition, and his animal sacrifice (1stlings) showed that he understood the importance of shed blood with regard to forgiving sins.
Cain's sacrifice was not as well thought out and his heart was not in the right place. The fact that he took such offense at Abel's gift being accepted while his was rejected shows this.
2007-12-04 02:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by DwayneWayne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abel's sacrifice with with all his heart and was his best, cain's was not, and This caused Cain to slay Abel, God saw what was in the heart.
2007-12-03 13:21:55 · answer #4 · answered by john d 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Abel's sacrifice symbolized the coming Messiah. Cain's sacrifice represented his own work. He intentionally disobeyed the way God told him to sacrifice.
2007-12-03 13:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by ignoramus_the_great 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because Abel did what God asked him to do. Some people try to run ahead of God.
2007-12-03 14:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Nina, BaC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sacrifice is just that. Something you really, really like, but give up, willingly and gladly. To offer a sacrifice just to try to show up your brother is a slap in the face of God. It is not pleasing to him that your sacrifice means nothing to you, Why should it mean anything to God?.
Peace and God bless, <><
From Texas
2007-12-03 13:41:55 · answer #7 · answered by jaantoo1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heb 11:4 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.
Cain offered tares.
2007-12-03 13:18:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because God prefers blood sacrifice during that time..
And remember , only God can read their hearts..
and it was Abel..
During Moses days, God asks for Isaac's blood to test his loyalty..
2007-12-03 13:34:59 · answer #9 · answered by ♠ jhun ♠ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the lesson to be learned isn't the obvious one. The point is G-d DIDN'T accept Cain's sacrifice for some reason. There are guesses, but the lesson is later in Gen 4:6-7
And Hashem said to Cain, "Why are you annoyed, and why has your countenance fallen? Surely, if you improve yourself, you will be forgiven. But if you do not improve yourself, sin rests at the door. It's desire is toward you, yet you can conquer it.
This is one of my favorite passages in the Torah. When the Divine Name is used, it symbolizes a merciful, loving G-d. Hashem is telling Cain not to be concerned that he messed up. It's no big deal. You aren't going to hell or anything (because Jews don't believe in hell.) Just fix it up next time and things will be ok.
This is one of the passages that taught me how loving G-d is. It also taught me how to behave towards my children when they mess up. And how to feel about myself when I mess up.
In Judaism, perfection was never expected. In fact, there is no Hebrew word for perfect. All that is expected is a relationship with G-d where we progress over time.
Shalom,
Gershon
2007-12-03 13:24:15 · answer #10 · answered by Gershon b 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋