Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Cain and Abel



“Am I my brother’s keeper?” said Cain from the Bible to God. Cain asks God this question after killing his brother Abel and then trying to hide this moment. Adam and Eve have two children Cain and Abel. Abel, the “keeper of sheep” brought his offering to God as did his brother Cain, the “tiller of the ground”. God respected Abel’s offering more than Cain’s which caused Cain to trick and kill his brother in a field because of his rage and jealousy towards Abel. The Lord, as punishment, puts a “mark” or curse on Cain that if anyone finds him, they should kill him.

I have one sibling, my older brother. My brother and I actually have a great relationship and do not fight too much. He is four years older than me and has always served as a great role-model for me. We have pretty much always been friends.

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