Obedience better than Sacrifice

Abel and Cain both offered sacrifices to God. Abel’s was received by God with high regard. Cain’s was rejected by God. At first glance it looks like God favored Abel over Cain. Sometimes we feel like God is treating us the same way as Cain. HE is not being fair to us. However, when you study the passage of scripture you see the difference in the sacrifices. God requires the first fruits. Cain did not give his first fruits, He offered fruits of the ground (Gen.4:3) Abel offered the firstfruit of his flock. (Gen.4:4) God asked Cain why he was angry? If you obeyed, your sacrifice would have been accepted. It was Cain’s disobedience that caused his sacrifice to be rejected not God playing favorites!