Guest speaker Dr. Manny Arango challenges us to reconsider what it truly means to be human in God's eyes. The central narrative of Cain and Abel, and subsequent generations, reveals a profound truth: we constantly face the choice between embracing our God-given humanity or succumbing to our baser, animal-like instincts. This message urges us to reject the lie that we're slaves to our passions and instead embrace the unique human ability to critically examine our desires. By doing so, we align ourselves with God's original design and reflect His glory. The parallels drawn between various biblical figures and Christ himself remind us that Jesus is the ultimate example of true humanity - one who perfectly balanced divine nature with human experience. As we navigate our faith journey, let's strive to emulate Christ's example, mastering self-control and allowing God's word, not our instincts, to guide our actions.