Cain's Responsibility of Abel

Responsibility plays a key role in the Bible, as it was a time at which humans were close to leaving the state of nature. Humans had to look out for one another in order to survive, therefore, being responsible for them in some way. When a commitment was made to someone to protect them, and something tragic happens to them, you are to be held responsible, because you did not protect them. In the story of Cain and Abel, Cain, being the elder brother, shares the same blood as his younger brother, Abel. According to God, this suggests a blood related promise that Cain will always be the protector of Abel, and likewise, as they both share the same blood. However, when Cain kills Abel out of jealousy and favoritism, it is a violation of this assumed covenant between them. This was included in the Bible to account for the responsibility of the family towards other members of the family. Brothers, must remain brothers and must look out for one another. This carries on today in modern society, as a brother, you must look out for your siblings, as you all carry on your family bloodline. It has grown beyond biological brothers, and to very close friends, for whom you choose to take a vow to protect them. Your brother is your closest friend, and throughout your life, you will always have them, so it is a responsibility to look out for and protect them.