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How do we know God accepts Abel's sacrifice?

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God accepted Abel's sacrifice because it was offered in faith and according to His command, while Cain's was not.

God had respect for Abel's offering because it was made in faith, acknowledging the necessity of bloodshed for the atonement of sin. Hebrews 11:4 explains that 'by faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.' Abel's offering pointed to the promised Messiah and was in agreement with the divine requirement of a blood sacrifice. In contrast, Cain's offering, which stemmed from his own diligent work, was a bloodless sacrifice and therefore lacked the obedience and recognition of God's holiness that is necessary for acceptance. Thus, Abel's faith-based approach exemplifies true worship, which is pleasing to God.
Scripture References: Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:4-5

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