GOSPEL LIGHT #774

Heb 11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.

Notice, Abel was not commended as righteous because of his exemplary life. His commendation had nothing to do with his character, achievements or personal merit. It was not his better self, but his better sacrifice—and his faith in it—for which he was commended. The question is not "Do you have a better self?" Oh no, rather, it is "Do you have a better sacrifice?" Abel's "better sacrifice" actually pointed to the ultimate sacrifice of the Lord Jesus on Calvary's cross. Christ's sacrifice is the only "better sacrifice" there is. The question is, do you have His sacrifice as yours? Are you putting your confidence in it?