Genesis 4:7 — Saturday, July 4, 2026
Genesis 4:7
“If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.”
Published on July 4, 2026 at 11:00
Explanation
God speaks to Cain before the first murder in history, offering a chance to start over. The phrase sin lieth at the door describes evil as a crouching animal, waiting to attack. God warns that sin desires to rule, but he teaches that it is possible to resist: thou shalt rule over him. We are responsible for our choices, even when anger grows in the heart. Cain failed because he fed his resentment instead of dealing with it. The text remains timely: we all face temptations knocking at the door. Today we are invited to watch our hearts before anger grows. God always offers a way back.
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