We now come to the first of the examples from the Old Testament. Abel offered a better gift than Cain, and did so by faith. Abel gave God the first fruits, this is sign of faith. When planning our own finances we should give to God first. This shows that we believe that all our provision comes from Him, and that He is the one who looks after us. Abel's giving is still an example to us.
Enoch did not die. It says he walked with God, and then God took him away. We too are to walk daily with God. Unless Christ returns in our lifetime we will die, but we will not face the second death, we will be raised on the last day to be with God forever.
Faith is the only way to please God. Faith leads to actions, and shows itself in actions. In Abel's case it was giving, in Enoch's case it was his daily walk. So we must beleive there is a God, and that He makes a difference. God wants us to expect Him to make a difference to our lives. It is an offence to God to say we believe in Him, but then not to expect Him to do anything. That is treating God like an idol (Psalm 115:4-8).
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