Genesis 4:8 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
The issue of our freedom of choice, with all of its inherent risks of collateral damage and the appropriate mitigation efforts would be a matter of grave concern for all, sooner or later, according to the scriptures. Even this adverse consequence with Cain must not move persons to restrict the freedom of choice. Justice is to be meted out where warranted, and the rights of others ought to be respected.
But as we observe the model given in Genesis, we see that God refrained from making make Cain a robot of obedience, after killing Abel. Not only does God leave Cain’s freedom of choice intact, He also does not level economic sanctions against him by cutting off his access to resources and services, enjoyed by other human beings.
God lets Cain know of the natural results of his sin, but He permits sunshine and rain to fall on Cain’s land. We ought to be wary of anything that savors of the forcing of one’s conscience, even if it be something that is good. To deprive persons of their basic needs just because they may not agree with what we know to be right, is an antichrist principle in action.
Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he makes his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!