In the book of Genesis; Cain, the first son of Adam poses a most important question: Am I my brothers keeper? (Gen 4:9) This very question causes us to look in the mirror and reflect on our own ways and actions toward our fellow Christians. this question came to the Lord after we read about the first murder recorded in the Holy Bible. (Gen 4:8) The murder was a act of wrath and jealousy after God accepted a more acceptable sacrifice from Cains younger brother Able. The Lord then asks a seemingly depressed Cain a question that He already knew the answer to: Where is Able thy brother? (Gen 4:9) A question much like the one God asked Adam in the Garden of Eden: Where art thou? (Gen 3:9) Cain answers with a lie and then replies: Am I my brothers keeper? God doesn't answer the question in this particular text. So what is the answer? ... (to be continued in part 2)
