Does grace lessen our obligations? If we give as an investment, only to receive, we do not understand what we have been given through God’s grace.  Chastisement is no longer necessary once obedience is learned.  What is the Lord trying to teach you today?  “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 Cain rebelled when God did not accept his offering. Cain’s was the first attempt at false doctrine and the Lord rejected it. However, the Lord still offered to accept the right sacrifice.  – Donna Warren