Verse 2

It's January 15th which means it's time to post the next verse I'm memorizing.  Here it is...


"If you do right, won't you be accepted? But if you do not do right, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must master it."
Genesis 4:7, HCSB


This verse comes from the story of Cain and Abel.  They had given offerings to God.  God looked on favor of Abel's offering but not Cain's.  Cain was upset.  God approached Cain asking why he was upset and then reminding him that he would be accepted if he did what was right.  


Evidently Cain's offering was not a true offering/sacrifice to God.  He gave God an offering, yes; but Cain did not give God his best.  Unfortunately, I am guilty of putting other things before God and not giving Him my best as well.  May I take the warning of needing to master sin seriously...


Cain did not master the sin crouching at his door.  He became jealous of his brother which led to anger and even the murder of Abel.


As I memorize this verse, I hope that I am also able to remember the lesson and truth from this passage...