"By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead."
Hebrews 11:4
Two statues flank the entrance to the Lake County Courthouse in Painesville, Ohio: Cain and Abel. They serve as silent reminders why our judicial system is necessary. In Genesis chapter four, one can read of the first murder, when Cain slew his brother, Abel. When viewing these statues, Cain is the one with the clenched fist behind his back and the thunderous countenance to match, whereby Abel appears more pensive and peaceful.
As the story goes, God favored Abel because he gave the best of what he had whereas Cain's sacrifice was more of an afterthought.
I wondered about my own faith. What will it say about me long after I am gone? It's unlikely my statue will be erected anywhere, but perhaps my writings will remain? With this in mind, I must be very cautious about the impression I am making. My love for God must come first, then all else will fall into place - that's the way I see it.
It's my prayer that I am remembered as a righteous person who had a genuine love for God and others.
What will your faith say about you?
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