Gen 4:3 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 4:3-5: Cain and Abel’s Offerings These verses tell us about the offerings that Cain and Abel brought to God. Both brothers brought gifts from their work—Cain from the crops he grew and Abel from his flock of sheep. God accepted Abel and his offering but did not accept Cain and his offering. This story shows us that simply performing religious acts is not enough; God cares about the heart behind our actions. The way we worship and the attitude we have are important to God. v. 3 : At a certain time, Cain brought an offering to the Lord from the fruit of his field. Abel also brought an offering, choosing the best and fattest of his sheep. It is likely that God had shown Adam and his family how to worship him, and the brothers followed this pattern. This teaches us that worshiping God is an old tradition, given from the beginning (1 John 1:1; Jer. 6:16 ). It is good for parents to teach their children about worship. Each brother brought an offering that matched his job, but the important thing is to honor God with what we have (1 Cor. 16:1,2; Isa. 23:18 ). Even so, people can do religious things without truly loving God—both Cain and Abel brought offerings, but only one was accepted (Luke 18:10 ).

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Genesis 4:3-5: Cain and Abel’s Offerings

These verses tell us about the offerings that Cain and Abel brought to God. Both brothers brought gifts from their work—Cain from the crops he grew and Abel from his flock of sheep. God accepted Abel and his offering but did not accept Cain and his offering. This story shows us that simply performing religious acts is not enough; God cares about the heart behind our actions. The way we worship and the attitude we have are important to God.

v. 3: At a certain time, Cain brought an offering to the Lord from the fruit of his field. Abel also brought an offering, choosing the best and fattest of his sheep. It is likely that God had shown Adam and his family how to worship him, and the brothers followed this pattern. This teaches us that worshiping God is an old tradition, given from the beginning (1 John 1:1; Jer. 6:16 ^a). It is good for parents to teach their children about worship. Each brother brought an offering that matched his job, but the important thing is to honor God with what we have (1 Cor. 16:1,2; Isa. 23:18 ^b). Even so, people can do religious things without truly loving God—both Cain and Abel brought offerings, but only one was accepted (Luke 18:10 ^c).