As time goes by, the general human nature and sense of values of a person has are open to fluctuation. Usually, Teenage years of a person are a valid example of this because there is a multitude of opportunities and realizations open to them--both positive and negative. Many events in adolescence cause strong emotion or difficult decisions and it is human nature to use previous experiences to help give us another eye on these situations, but what about looking at the past? That is, B.C. As we can identify from the Hebrew Bible within the stories of “The Great Flood”, “The First Murder”, and “A Promise, a Test,” the characters of Noah, Cain, and Abraham showcase the attributes of frustration, trust, and internal security regarding human nature.
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Cain, along with his brother Abel, were the children of Adam and Eve-the first humans. After leaving the Garden of Eden, they most likely lived around Egypt or Mesopotamia. Cain was a farmer whilst Abel herded animals. The two had just given their offerings, and in return, God gave his unrestrained opinion. To Abel, he gave acclamation; to Cain, he unleashed tirade and disappointment. Cain then brought his brother out to the country and murdered him. He did this because he felt less valued than Abel. “If you do well, you hold your head up; if not, sin is a demon crouching at your door; its desire is for you, but you must master it”. (38). Many humans become jealous or frustrated after comparing their circumstances with one of another’s. Cain believed that he saw through what God said-- that God appreciated Abel more because Abel was the younger brother and had a more glorified job. What he missed in this was that God was trying to form Cain into an obedient and faithful being. As a human Cain transferred this failure as rage. This frustration, stemming from jealousy, led to the first murder. Frustration is part of human nature and is quite common, but how we control it is unique in every
Cain, along with his brother Abel, were the children of Adam and Eve-the first humans. After leaving the Garden of Eden, they most likely lived around Egypt or Mesopotamia. Cain was a farmer whilst Abel herded animals. The two had just given their offerings, and in return, God gave his unrestrained opinion. To Abel, he gave acclamation; to Cain, he unleashed tirade and disappointment. Cain then brought his brother out to the country and murdered him. He did this because he felt less valued than Abel. “If you do well, you hold your head up; if not, sin is a demon crouching at your door; its desire is for you, but you must master it”. (38). Many humans become jealous or frustrated after comparing their circumstances with one of another’s. Cain believed that he saw through what God said-- that God appreciated Abel more because Abel was the younger brother and had a more glorified job. What he missed in this was that God was trying to form Cain into an obedient and faithful being. As a human Cain transferred this failure as rage. This frustration, stemming from jealousy, led to the first murder. Frustration is part of human nature and is quite common, but how we control it is unique in every