The Righteous Abel Abel Was

Continued 👇🏾 ✍🏾The Righteous Abel Abel was a shepherd. After some time, he brought an offering to God from the firstborn of his flock and from their fat portions. Scripture says: “And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain became very angry and killed his brother Abel.” (Genesis 4:1–25) Abel’s meekness was shown first in offering to God what was pure and worthy. Secondly, he accepted death unjustly without complaint, being killed by his own brother out of envy. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Himself mentioned Abel, saying: “From the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar, truly I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.” (Matthew 23:35) The Apostle Saint Paul also testified to Abel’s meek faith, saying: “By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.” (Hebrews 11:4) The Elder Father Abba Hirykos  also compared the Virgin Mary to Abel, saying: “You are the meekness of Abel, who was unjustly slain.” ✍🏾The Righteous Joseph Joseph, known for his purity and meekness, shared his dreams with his brothers. Out of jealousy, they threw him into a pit and later sold him into slavery. Yet, Joseph trusted in God and remained meek and faithful. When tempted by Potiphar’s wife, he refused sin, saying he would not offend God. For this, he was falsely accused and imprisoned. But even there, God was with him. Through divine wisdom, Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dream, rose to great power, and saved Egypt from famine. When his brothers who had sold him came seeking food, Joseph received them with gentleness and forgiveness. In this, he became a perfect example of meekness, patience, and love. Conclusion Meekness is not weakness. It is the strength to remain humble, gentle, and forgiving even when wronged. The meek seek not their own glory but the glory of God. As the Lord Himself said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) Part 11 Continues ... May the name of the Holy God be praised forever and ever in every tongue that He has created, today and always. May the blessings of God's mother, the virgin, and the cross be upon us. Amen. © John's Repentance Reach out to us on our social media platforms and share it with your friends:https://linktr.ee/johnsrepentance