ABEL — A Heart That Chose What Was Right
- Shaun
- Nov 25, 2025
- 1 min read
Bible Setting: Genesis 4
Abel’s story takes place shortly after Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden. Life was different now—harder, but still guided by God. Abel grew up to be a shepherd, caring for flocks of gentle animals. He worked with patience and kindness, learning how to protect and provide for his sheep.
When it came time to offer gifts to God, Abel brought the very best he had. Not leftovers. Not “just enough.” He chose his finest animals because he wanted to show his love and gratitude to God. His offering wasn’t special because of what it was—it was special because of his heart.
The Bible says God accepted Abel’s offering because it was given with faith and sincerity. This made his brother Cain jealous, and that jealousy led to tragedy. But even though Abel’s life was short, his example still teaches us today.
Abel shows kids that doing right is not about being perfect—it’s about giving your best. He teaches us to be honest in our efforts, gentle in our actions, and thoughtful in the way we show love to God and others.
Parents can use Abel’s story to talk about effort, gratitude, and doing things with a good attitude. Whether it’s chores, schoolwork, or helping at home, Abel reminds children that the heart behind an action matters.
In The Good Fight card game, Abel represents faithfulness. When kids play his card, they see how giving your best brings strength and blessing to the battles they face—both in the game and in life.
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