Self-Will

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The spirit of Cain: I’m going to serve God the way I want to and He’s going to
have to be happy with that, because that’s all He’s getting. Mark T. Barclay
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The point

The spirit of Cain persists in those who decide to serve God on their own terms, expecting God to accept their way or nothing—a spirit of rebellion and self-rule that refuses to submit to God's will.

Scripture

Genesis 4:6-71 Samuel 15:22-23

Audience

Adults

Tone

Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 33 words

Subjects

Obedience Self-Will Will Submission

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