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Beware – Your actions are affecting others.
“And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt…” (Genesis 13:10). Lot’s decline began with Abraham’s failure in the end of chapter 12. In a time of famine, Abraham didn’t seek the Lord. He went to Egypt and behaved foolishly. Lot picked up a taste for the things of Egypt while following Uncle Abraham to Egypt. What tragic results! Later we will read about Abraham’s maid Hagar (an Egyptian) and we will see more tragic consequences of a trip to Egypt. Don’t follow after the world! Be faithful to God! Your decision will affect your life and the lives of many others.
Understanding God’s promises enables us to deal with conflict.
When facing a conflict with his nephew Lot, Abraham gives us a great example. God had just promised the land to Abraham. He didn’t try to fight Lot for it. Having a firm grasp of God’s promises will prepare you for adversity. When others attack or offend you, commit it to the Lord. What other lessons can we learn from Abraham’s dealings with Lot? How about posting some thoughts at the end of this entry!