Just as Cain could not tolerate Abel, those who seek to stand by their own righteousness find the presence of those who stand by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ  intolerable .The  righteousness of God, based completely on the atonement of the cross, strips away facades and lays bare the pride of man. THE CROSS IS THE GREATEST THREAT TO MAN'S SELF - CENTEREDNESS. ~Richard B. Ajamah Further Readings available on our Knowing Jesus Page