In the book of Genesis, God intends to speak to men by using scenarios that we can easily relate to. He blessed Abraham with two sons, Cain and Abel, and these sons engaged in farming activities. The good book tells us that Adam knew his wife and she bore him the two energetic handsome young men. Cain tilled the land whereas Abel kept the flock. Over time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord so did Abel bring an offering from his flock—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. God loved Abel’s offering, but on Cain and his offering, he did not look with favour. This made Cain very angry, and his face was downcast.
Cain Felt Unappreciated
When Cain realized that the LORD did not see his sacrifice with favour, he felt unappreciated, and his countenance fell. God knew that he was angry and asked him why he was not happy, as his countenance had fallen. Insinuating that whatever he was doing was not right, the LORD, according to verse 6 of the book of Genesis told him, “If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.”
Genesis 4 vs 8, 9
One day when the two brothers were in the field, Cain turned against his brother and killed him. God asked him a question that required a simple yes/no answer but he chose to respond with a disrespectful statement. He responded, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” This response brought the wrath of God against Cain and he cursed him.
Genesis 4 vs 11-13
In verse 11 of the same chapter in the book of Genesis, God tells Cain that he is cursed from the Earth, which has opened its mouth to receive his brother’s blood which was shed by his hand. He cursed his source of livelihood and set him as a fugitive and vagabond on Earth.
The Man at The Pol of Bethseda
At this location was a man who had been ill for 38 years, and had no relatives to help him get into the pool so that he could be well. Jesus asked him whether he wanted to be made well, and he answered, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; while I am on my way, someone else gets down there before me.” The question required a yes/no answer but he answered with a statement. Nevertheless Jesus healed him.
Case Scenario
Sometimes we are faced with situations or questions that call for simple responses or solutions but we end up complicating things. The way we respond to situations in most cases ends up hurting the people we love or or colleagues.
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