I'm not entirely sure what to say about Cain and Abel, but I like Ben's take here. Cain's way is exploiting and murdering people to get gain--no matter how much we like vegetables. Christ's way is to sacrifice his way to help others--he likewise calls us. Do we exploit others for our profit (whatever kind) or do we serve people for their benefit?
Along with the story of Cain and Able is placed Enoch. I refrain from being offended here at the limited time for Enoch only because we recently had an opportunity to look at Enoch when we talked about Zion here. Despite Enoch feeling like he was just a lad and slow of speech he still worked to serve others (and worked and worked), and did miraculous things. Purifying ourselves to be a true disciple cannot happen if we're only concerned with ourselves, we must adjust our view outward. And be willing to work well, in the manner the Lord asks us to.
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