1John: Love Beyond Reason God’s DNA (1John 3:10-24)November 24, 2013Today’s Goal: taking love beyond an idea to actionCain = Worldliness (11-12):By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. Hebrews 11:4Cain’s offering was rejected by God because it demonstrated human effort rather than faith in God and God’s provision.I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.Genesis 3:15Cain and Abel brought sacrifices to God representing the need for a covering for sin.The requirement of sin is death (shed blood).…the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:22In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruitsof the soil as an offering to the LORD. Genesis 4:3App: Will you come to God with vain attempts or in faith?World = Hate (13-15)App: Continue in love, yet be ready for opposition.Hate = Difference (16-24)Condemn (katagnosko): it’s about self-judgment App: Let actions of love breathe assurance into your inner manWhat is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?