Contemplative Bible Reading

Genesis 4:7 (New Living Translation)

You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”

What a picture drawn by these words:

Sin is crouching at the door.

Look at the photo of a tiger crouching. I don’t want to be in that animal’s stare. There are a few funny things about that crouching tiger:

• He doesn’t make any sounds
• He doesn’t smell bad
• He isn’t mumbling threats

From all outside appearances, the tiger is stretching his muscles. What is the worry? What is the worry about sin crouching at the door? Lots to worry.