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Reflection on Genesis 4:9

“Am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain asks. God’s answer throughout the rest of Scripture is an unequivocal yes. God intended for us to be social beings—to love, care for and protect each other. The mark of any society is how well it cares for those who cannot care for themselves. A selfish society cares well for those it values but does not care well for those it does not. A society that reflects God’s kingdom does well for the least of its members. God’s people are called to do good to all people, regardless of race, gender or social position. In many ways, we are our “brother’s keeper.”

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  1. Kevin AlvarezMay 12, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    This is so tru. For a time i had secluded myself extensively from those moments where i can truly show love and compassion to othere. God has been opening my eyes little by little to be able to change and stay outside my own little world so that i can build those strong relationships with others and be a light to them. God's second greatest commandment is to love our neighbors so i pray that everyone would keep striving to do that.

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