Genesis 4:17–26 reveals a striking contrast between cultural achievement and spiritual decline. In Part 12 of From the Start: A Genesis Series, Pastor Drew Webb examines the legacy of Cain’s family line, highlighting the rise of cities, technological innovation, and artistic development alongside increasing violence, pride, and moral corruption.
This sermon also points forward to hope through the birth of Seth. While Cain’s descendants focus on building their own legacy, Seth’s line is marked by renewed dependence on God. The passage concludes with a pivotal statement: “At that time people began to call upon the name of the Lord,” signaling restoration, worship, and God’s enduring faithfulness.
Through this message, listeners are challenged to examine how they define success, whether their lives are shaped by doing or by being, and who they are becoming under the influence of those around them. The sermon calls believers to reject self-exaltation and instead walk faithfully with God in a culture that often values achievement over character.
