Cain's Offering Rejection Explanation

Can you help me interpret this please? Why did the Lord not accept Cain’s offering?

“In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.”” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬-‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/59/gen.4.4-7.ESV

Biblical Passage (ESV)	Interpretation
Genesis 4:3-7: "In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The Lord said to Cain, 'Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.'" Genesis 4:3-7	The Lord's acceptance of Abel's offering and rejection of Cain's is a subject of much theological discussion. It's not explicitly stated why God favored Abel's offering over Cain's. Some interpretations suggest that it was Abel's heart and faith in God, reflected in offering the best of his flock, that made his offering acceptable. In contrast, Cain's offering might not have been given with the same spirit of faith and reverence. This passage emphasizes the importance of the attitude and intent behind our offerings to God. It also warns about the dangers of sin and the need to master it, as God cautions Cain about the sin 'crouching at the door.' The emphasis is on personal responsibility and the need to choose righteousness over sin.

Biblical Passage (ESV)

Interpretation

Genesis 4:3-7: "In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The Lord said to Cain, 'Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.'" Genesis 4:3-7

The Lord's acceptance of Abel's offering and rejection of Cain's is a subject of much theological discussion. It's not explicitly stated why God favored Abel's offering over Cain's. Some interpretations suggest that it was Abel's heart and faith in God, reflected in offering the best of his flock, that made his offering acceptable. In contrast, Cain's offering might not have been given with the same spirit of faith and reverence. This passage emphasizes the importance of the attitude and intent behind our offerings to God. It also warns about the dangers of sin and the need to master it, as God cautions Cain about the sin 'crouching at the door.' The emphasis is on personal responsibility and the need to choose righteousness over sin.