The text for today’s journey is an attempt by the biblical author to describe the expansion and civilization of the human race. It presupposes the existence of other human beings apart from Adam, Eve, Cain and Abel of whom we heard in our previous text.
REFLECTION
• From the text, the first question we can ask ourselves, as has been done by many others, is: where did Cain’s wife come from? The struggle in identifying when Cain’s wife was created indicates that the Bible, as the written Word of God, is not merely an accurate History Textbook. Rather, it is the inspired Word of God aimed at communicating divine truths.
• The Bible seeks to demonstrate God’s constant presence in human history. Its ultimate concern therefore is not to present an accurate account of human history. So, any historical inconsistencies in the Scriptures must not be seen as negating the divine truths they reveal.
• Do we argue on events in the Bible, as if those events were recorded as and when they were happening, and even end up denying the saving truths they reveal? Let us note that the Bible is not a History Textbook. It conveys a spiritual message deeper than the writings themselves.
• In today’s text, the sin of Cain (murder) is again repeated by one of his descendants, Lamech; his reason being that of revenge. How do we react to the wrongs done against us by others? Do we pay back with even greater evils? Let’s always remember that we pray: “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us?”
• No child is an accident. God has a purpose for every human being. The wife of Adam praised God for the gift of another child, because the child was seen as a replacement for Abel. What about us? Have we discovered the purpose for our existence? Let us ask God to enlighten us through his Spirit.
May the Lord bless and keep all of us, Amen.
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