Genesis 3:9 “Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”

How many times have you said this? We don’t want to be responsible for someone else, do we? We misuse this verse though and don’t really understand the context when we say that.

Cain had just killed his brother. God knew that. He knew where Abel was. He was simply trying to get Cain to admit his sin. But, just like us, he denied any wrongdoing. Aren’t we just like that? Don’t we deny our faults when confronted?

But this verse has deeper meaning also. We, as believers, are our brother’s keeper. We have a responsibility to watch after our fellow believers. We have a responsibility to help them when they need it. We have a command to be like Jesus to a lost and dying world.

Our children have to be taught to “watch out” for others, especially their siblings. We are not raising children, we are raising “child raisers.” Learning how to care for others will prepare them for Parenthood. Give them responsibility without all the pressure. They are parenting someone, but learning how to care for others.

Won’t you look around you today and see who you can be your “brother’s keeper” to? I promise if you look, He will provide someone.