CAIN — A Warning About Anger and Choices

Shaun
Nov 24
1 min read

Bible Setting: Genesis 4

Cain’s story takes place just outside the Garden of Eden, after his parents—Adam and Eve—had begun building a new life. Cain was the firstborn son in the very first family on earth. He worked hard as a farmer, growing food from the ground. His brother Abel cared for animals, and together they learned how to live, work, and worship God.

But Cain struggled with something many kids struggle with too: jealousy and anger. When God accepted Abel’s offering but not his, Cain became upset. Instead of talking to God, asking questions, or trying again, Cain let his anger take over. He made a terrible choice—one that hurt his family and changed his life forever.

Cain’s story isn’t told to shame him. It’s told to teach us. He shows kids that anger itself isn’t wrong—but what we do with anger matters. God spoke to Cain and warned him: “If you do what is right, you will be accepted.” God was teaching him that good choices bring peace, while bad choices bring pain.

Parents can use Cain’s story to help kids understand how to handle big emotions. When we feel angry, we can pause, breathe, and talk things out instead of acting in hurtful ways.

In The Good Fight card game, Cain’s character reminds children that every choice has power. Some cards help, some hinder—just like real decisions. Playing through these moments helps kids learn that choosing kindness, patience, and self-control leads to victory in both the game and real life.