Genesis 4:5 - “but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.”

Bad Feelings Follow Bad Actions1. Cain’s Disobedience led to Anger &

Depression• Cain’s actions were wicked - 1 Jn. 3:12,

Heb. 11:4• If he had acted righteously, good feelings

– 4:7

2. OUR “Bad” Actions will lead to Bad Feelings• Peter, Judas, David – Matt. 26:75, 27:5;

Ps. 38• Many emotional problems are from sinful

actions

Lessons From Cain

4:6-8 – “the LORD said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry?’… Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him.”

Man’s Unrighteous Anger Works Sin

1. God warned Cain, but he ignored God’s warning…and killed his brother

2. OUR Unrighteous Anger is an Opportunity for Sin • God’s warnings: Eph. 4:26; Jas. 1:19-20;

Prov. 16:32; 15:1; 19:11; 19:19; 29:22• Happens often - angry words & actions

with spouses, children, co-workers, brethren

• Matthew 5:21-26

Lessons From Cain

4:5,8-9 – “He did not respect Cain and his offering… Cain was very angry… Cain rose up against Abel… I do not know… Am I my brothers keeper?”

Sin Un-Repented of Leads to More Sin

1. What started out as One sin grew to Five!• Sinful offering, sinful reaction, murder,

lying, trying God• The sins became worse and harder to

repent of

2. OUR Unrepentant Sin will lead to more Sin• One sin feeds another…2 Sam. 11-12• Sins chain together… in world, & among

Christians – forsake assembly – prayer – study – service - teaching

Lessons From Cain

4:7 – “...and if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.”

We CAN Control Ourselves If We Choose

1. Cain Chose to Sin, and Chose to Continue to Sin• God warned him to “rule” or control

himself• God did not expect the impossible - 1

Cor. 10:13

2. It is OUR choice to Control ourselves• Biblical examples - Joshua, Job, Paul,

Jesus• MUCH secular false teaching about this

today o Can’t help it…genetics, childhood,

environment, numerous excuses…WRONG – Phil. 4:13

Lessons From Cain

4:10 – “And He said, ‘What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.’”

Nothing is Hidden from God1. Cain thought he could get away with SIN!

• Tried to cover sin - literally & figuratively• But God knew it and revealed it!

2. OUR Actions are Not Hidden and will be Revealed• Many things are done in secret because

they appear secret… money, moral choices

• All secret things will be revealed – Achan; David; Num. 32:23; 1 Tim. 5:24-25; Eccl. 12:14

Lessons From Cain

4:13 – “And Cain said to the LORD, ‘My punishment is greater than I can bear.’”

Punishment for Sin will be Horrible

1. Cain’s actions cost him great suffering• Sinned repeatedly without considering

consequences• Punishment – a life of torment,

separation, fear

2. OUR unrepentant sins will receive Eternal Torment• The Rich Man found out the hard way -

Luke 16:24• Our sin will be dealt with, and we will

greatly regret our actions – Rev. 21:7-8

Lessons From Cain

We Must Remember…Bad Feelings Follow Bad Actions

Man’s Anger Works Sin

Un-Repented Of Sin Leads To More Sin

We Can Control Ourselves If We Choose

Nothing Is Hidden From God

Punishment For Sin Will Be Horrible!

Lessons From Cain

Let’s THINK about OUR Actions and Act Righteously

Will You Become A Christian?

Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17)

Believe in Jesus as the Son of God (John 8:24)

Repent of Your Sins (Acts 17:30)

Confess Jesus as the Son of God (Acts 8:37)

Be Baptized for Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:38)

Live Faithfully Until You Die (Rev. 2:10)