Cain represents a most common sinful temptation: To prove our own goodness to God; to find acceptance through our own self-efforts and rituals (Gen.4:1-5). But Titus 3:5 puts up a stop sign in front of this religion of good works: "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us . . ."
When I stand before Jesus someday, there will only be one reason why He will allow me into heaven: Because I asked Him to save me from my sins. "Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Eph. 2:9)
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