The Anger of Cain
So the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted?” Genesis 4:6, 7. The Lord was not ignorant of the feelings of resentment cherished by Cain, but He would have Cain reflect upon his course, and, becoming convinced of his […]
Cain and Abel Tested
It came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, but He did not respect Cain and his offering. Genesis 4:3-5. Cain and Abel, the sons […]
Salvation Promised
Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:22. When Adam and Eve were created and placed in their Eden home, they had a knowledge of the law that was to govern them…. When they transgressed that law, fell from that […]
Seek Peace
Blessed is the man whose strength is in You. Psalm 84:5. “Blessed are the peacemakers.” … How many are there who are truly desirous of becoming blessed, who would not only hear but do the words of Christ? Those who will not rely upon themselves, but who will put their trust in a power out […]
Harmony
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9. Those who have glimpses of the perfection of Christ’s character will be filled with a longing to become like Him. They will desire to be peacemakers and to receive the blessing He has promised to the peacemakers…. The enemy of all […]
A Friend to the Pure in Heart
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8. The pure in heart shall see God. While all shall behold Christ as a judge, the pure in heart shall behold Him as a friend; for Jesus has said, “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his […]
