Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart.
Children can only produce the character of their parents when there is a close contact with them over a period of time. Closeness and proximity are strong agents of mentorship, discipleship, parenting and followership.
Cain had a nonchalant attitude towards his worship and service of God. He never wanted to do his best for God, he wanted to be allowed to put in whatever is good to him. Hence, his sacrifice and worship were rejected.
As Christians we are in a blood covenant with God. This covenant was established by Christ Jesus and sealed with His blood.
In this Holy covenant is an agreement; God has His own role to play and we as Christians, have our own role to play. God’s ability to keep His part is the faithfulness of God to His Covenant.