God accepts our offerings when they are made in faith and in obedience to His Word.
The acceptance of offerings to God is rooted in the heart and attitude of the giver. Cain and Abel's offerings serve as a powerful example in which God rejected Cain's offering due to its lack of faith and obedience—contrasting it with Abel's offering, which was offered in faith and reverence to God's requirements. Hebrews 11:4 states that Abel's offering was regarded as more excellent because it was grounded in faith. This shows that God desires not only our physical offerings but also our hearts, which must align with His will and testament. Therefore, when we offer our lives and our gifts, we must ensure they stem from trust in God and a recognition of His holiness for acceptance.
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