Cain

Depression is a very very real phenomena and it attacks Christians as well as non Christians. Depression is an equal opportunity destroyer. So I don't approach the topic vainly or arrogantly. I have in the past suffered with great bouts of depression and I'm constantly amazed at the large number of God's servants that have done the same. (see previous posts Freedom From Darkness & On being the Pastor).
While reading today regarding Cain's sacrifice (Genesis 4:3-8) not being accepted by God (Genesis 4:5) I was struck not only by the question "Why not?" but by the mental state of Cain combined with