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How does the example of Cain and Abel illustrate worldly hatred?

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The contrast between Cain and Abel exemplifies the conflict of self-righteousness versus God's righteousness.

Cain's murder of Abel, as detailed in Genesis 4, illustrates worldly hatred stemming from jealousy and the rejection of God's way. Cain's anger embodies a worldly response to God's acceptance of Abel's blood sacrifice, illustrating the fundamental rejection of grace offered through Christ's sacrifice. Abel, by faith, exemplified the righteousness of God, while Cain represented human self-righteousness. This historical account shows how the world reacts to God's chosen means of grace, which inevitably leads to animosity between believers who cling to the truth and those who depend on their own efforts.
Scripture References: Genesis 4:8, 1 John 3:12

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