“Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?”
Genesis 4:6 (NIV)
Why is Cain angry?
Why would he care if Abel was right with God?
What does it matter to him that his brother has a righteous relationship with his Creator?
We are told why Abel had a righteous relationship - for Hebrews 11 teaches us that Abel approached God with faith, but we are not told why Cain grew so angry.
Some of us might blame Satan - for he is the evil behind the persons who attack us- but the text only talks about sin.
It is a truth that those who have attained righteousness by faith are hated by those who have not.
We can ask why? But all we are told is to expect it.
And we are taught by Christ to see persecution as a sign that we are truly righteous by faith.
Our Lord experienced this persecution unto death, the apostles all experienced this persecution, and they rejoiced to be counted worthy.
Dear Lord help us to rejoice when we are insulted, persecuted and lied about, for ours is the kingdom of heaven.
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