[The Glory Unveiled]
If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.”[ Genesis 4:7 NKJV ]
Sin is like a skillful hunter, lying in wait for the man or woman who begins to drift in their heart. It watches patiently, searching for an opening, seeking to capture the soul and lead it toward destruction. Our heart posture determines so much about our lives. It either gives permission to certain influences or shuts the door against them. Scripture teaches us that sin lies at the door of those who “do not do well.” Sin does not strike randomly; it looks for a basis, an opportunity, a foothold. It waits for offense, bitterness, pride, or disobedience—and when it finds one, it moves in. Every time we willfully disobey God’s holy law, we build a platform for sin to operate. And once that platform is in place, its wages are sure to follow. This is exactly what happened to Cain. When God accepted his brother’s sacrifice and not his, Cain allowed bitterness and rage to settle in his heart. Instead of dealing with it in humility, he nursed it in silence. That unhealthy heart posture gave sin access. It lay at the door of his heart, waiting. And the moment he opened that door, he acted on what had been brewing within him. Even after God warned him, he chose to proceed. Sin released its venomous arrow, pierced his heart, and led him to murder his own brother. But here is the good news: Scripture does not leave us vulnerable or helpless when sin aims its arrows at us. We are not powerless victims. We are given authority to resist. We are called not to be ruled by sin, but to rule over it. And how do we rule over it? By choosing God’s way of escape. Every temptation comes with a divine exit. Every attack has an appointed doorway to freedom. When we stay sensitive in our hearts, obedient in our walk, and anchored in God’s Word, we shut the door to sin and open the door to grace. Therefore, guard your heart. Watch its posture. Deal quickly with bitterness. Reject offense. Refuse disobedience. Because what you allow in your heart today will shape your actions tomorrow. And when your heart is aligned with God, sin may knock—but it will never rule.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for showing me the ways of sin. Help me not to fall into its snare.
Wisdom_Quote: Sin lies at the door of the man or woman who dines with unrighteousness.
Salvation Prayer: Thank you Jesus for your salvation. I accept your Lordship. Come into my heart.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.