The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 4:9

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Am I my brother's keeper?

I. The world says, No!

1. Every man's brother ought to keep himself.

2. If a men's brother cannot keep himself, he deserves to perish.

3. No man's brother will be at the trouble to keep him.

4. Every man has enough to do to keep himself. Such is the gospel of selfishness proclaimed and practiced by the world.

II. God says, YES!

1. Because he is your brother. Affection should prompt you.

2. Because he may get lost without your keeping, Humanity should incline you.

3. Because I expect you. Religion commands you. Such is the gospel of love which God preaches and charges us to practice.

HOMILIES BY R.A. REDFORD

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