These feelings put down deep roots in him and he finally was pushed to action against his brother. When God asked Cain where Abel was, Cain kept up his prideful attitude. Cain is in effect saying to God, I don t have to answer to you. God already knew what happened to Abel but offered Cain the opportunity to admit his sin. Cain refused the second chance and suffered the consequences.
All actions have consequences, both positive and negative.
We choose consequences by our actions. God tells Cain, the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. The consequence of Cain s sin was the loss of his livelihood and home. This is not unlike modern consequences of murder. A murderer now is removed from society and his opportunities for a career of any kind are taken away.